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The purpose of this document is to highlight the intended outcomes of ten Initiative Areas which are anticipated to improve the social, physical and economic conditions in SLA. The document identifies broad regional efforts and aims to concentrate resources in four geographic areas.This Strategic Plan is written for both the interested parties and the persons responsible for delivering the outcomes
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southlos angeles
a five-year strategic planC a l e n d a r Y e a r s 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 1 2
Issued: January 2011Year FOUr
INITIATIVES
A Collaborative Strategic Vision of:
antonio r. Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los angeles
Bernard C. Parks, eighth District Councilmember
Jan Perry, Ninth District Councilmember
Herb J. Wesson, Jr., Tenth District Councilmember
Janice Hahn, Fifteenth District Councilmember
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Introduction ...................................................................................................... 6
Preface ..........................................................................................................7
Acknowledgements ....................................................................................... 8
Leaders of the City of Los Angeles ................................................................. 9
Definitions ..................................................................................................11 Our Mission ........................................................................................................13 Our Vision ..........................................................................................................13 Values We Cherish ............................................................................................. 14
Our Current Challenges ......................................................................................15 The Future ..........................................................................................................17
How We Get There (The Path Forward) .............................................................19 Ad Hoc Working Groups ....................................................................................20
Our InITIATIVe AreAs (IAs) .....................................................................23-25 Initiative Area 1 Augment the Housing stock .....................................................25
Initiative Area 2 Improve and expand retail Opportunities .............................27 Initiative Area 3 reposition Industrial Lands ..................................................... 30 Initiative Area 4 neighborhoods and Quality of Life.......................................... 31 Initiative Area 5 remove Barriers to stimulate Development ......................... 34 Initiative Area 6 Jobs and Workforce Development ............................................35 Initiative Area 7 Business Development ...............................................................37 Initiative Area 8 Improve the education system ................................................37 Initiative Area 9 Planning Tasks Within the new Community Plan Program ....39 Initiative Area 10 Public Information .....................................................................39
summary Table of Initiatives ............................................................................... 40
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The Challenges, the Future and the Path Forward (pages 15-22)
The Common Agenda (pages 23-41)
Goal Implementation (pages 42-102)
Implementation Plans ...........................................................................................42
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Initiative Area 1
AuGMenT THe HOusInG sTOCk ................................................ 44 1.1 Loans – Forward Commitment Program ....................................................................44 1.2 Home Ownership – Developing Sites for Housing Program ...............................................45 1.3 Grants – Handyworker/Home Secure Program ............................................................46 1.4 Rental Units – Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program .................................................. 46 1.5 Rental Units – Affordable Bond Program ....................................................................... 47 1.6 Neighborhood Stabilization Program ............................................................................ 47 1.7 Jordan Downs Housing Development ............................................................................. 471.8 Adams Montclair ......................................................................................................48 1.9 Jefferson Wellington ..................................................................................................48 1.10 Amcal Sunrise Apartments ..........................................................................................481.11 Vermont Avenue Apartments .......................................................................................49 1.12 Mercy Jefferson Park .................................................................................................49 1.13 Casa de Rosas ..........................................................................................................49
Initiative Area 2
IMPrOVe AnD eXPAnD reTAIL OPPOrTunITIes .........................52 2.1 Healthy Food Retailing ...................................................................................... 52 2.2 Midtown Crossing ............................................................................................. 53 2.3 Crenshaw Gateway ............................................................................................ 53 2.4 Wattstar Theatre .............................................................................................. 53 2.5 Martin Luther King, Jr. Shopping Center .................................................................. 53 2.6 Broadway/Manchester ........................................................................................ 54 2.7 Marlton Square ................................................................................................ 54 2.8 Vermont/Manchester Shopping Center ..................................................................... 54 2.9 Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Mall ................................................................................ 54 2.10 Figueroa Corridor .............................................................................................. 54 2.11 Vermont Corridor .............................................................................................. 55 2.12 Washington Boulevard ........................................................................................ 55 2.13 Central Village ................................................................................................. 55 2.14 Adams and Central Mixed-Use ............................................................................... 55 2.15 Slauson Central Retail Plaza ................................................................................. 55 2.16 Hoover/Manchester (Bethany Square) Mixed-Use ........................................................ 56 2.17 54th/Crenshaw Mixed-Use ................................................................................... 56 2.18 District Square ................................................................................................. 56 2.19 Fresh & Easy at 52nd and Crenshaw ....................................................................... 562.20 Maverick Flats.................................................................................................. 572.21 Bethune Library Site .......................................................................................... 572.22 Mercado La Paloma ............................................................................................ 572.23 Crenshaw Vision Plan ......................................................................................... 572.24 Washington Boulevard Street Scape ........................................................................ 582.25 Safe Routes to School ......................................................................................... 582.26 Manchester Library Site ...................................................................................... 58
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Initiative Area 3
rePOsITIOn InDusTrIAL LAnDs ............................................................. 63 3.1 Industrial Capital Investment Program ........................................................................ 63 3.2 Attract Manufacturing to Goodyear Tract .................................................................. 63 3.3 Lanzit Industrial Tract ........................................................................................ 65 3.5 60th and Western Avenue ........................................................................................... 653.5 La Cienega - Jefferson................................................................................................. 65
Initiative Area 4
neIGHBOrHOODs AnD QuALITY OF LIFe .............................................. 67 4.1 Secure State Bond Money .................................................................................... 67 4.2 Los Angeles City Neighborhood Street Improvement .........................................................67 4.3 Master Transportation Plan .................................................................................. 68 4.4 Infrastructure Capacity Assessment Project ............................................................... 68 4.5 Nuisance Abatement Project ......................................................................................69 4.6 Energy Efficiency Program .........................................................................................69 4.7 Public Buildings ................................................................................................ 69 4.8 Recreational Parks ................................................................................................69 4.9 Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Sewer, Street Lighting, etc.) .................................... 70 4.10 Vision Theater .................................................................................................. 70 4.11 Strategically Plant and Maintain 10,000 trees in South Los Angeles...................................71 4.12 Rehabilitate Swimming Pools in South Los Angeles .......................................................71
Initiative Area 5
reMOVe BArrIers TO sTIMuLATe DeVeLOPMenT ........................... 78 5.1 Channel Public Investment ................................................................................... 78 5.2 Leverage Private Investment ................................................................................. 795.3 Remove Barriers to Development ............................................................................ 79 5.4 Stimulate Development .......................................................................................80
Initiative Area 6
JOBs AnD WOrkFOrCe DeVeLOPMenT .......................................82 6.1 First Source Hiring Ordinance................................................................................ 82 6.2 First Source Hiring Programs at Proprietaries ............................................................. 82 6.3 L.A. City Works ................................................................................................ 83 6.4 Local Hire Efforts in Construction .......................................................................... 836.5 Workforce Development Sector Initiatives .................................................................846.6 Building a Regional Workforce System .....................................................................846.7 City of Los Angeles Workforce Development System (WDS) .............................................846.8 Port and Airport-Related Jobs and Training Opportunities.............................................. 856.9 Connect Young People in South Los Angeles to Jobs ..................................................... 85
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Initiative Area 7
BusIness DeVeLOPMenT .......................................................................... 89 7.1 Façade Improvement Program ............................................................................... 89 7.2 State Enterprise Zones ........................................................................................90 7.3 Los Angeles Business Assistance Program ..................................................................90
Initiative Area 8
IMPrOVe THe eDuCATIOnAL sYsTeM ...................................................... 93 8.1 Improve the Education System .............................................................................. 93
Initiative Area 9
PLAnnInG TAsks WITHIn THe neW COMMunITY PLAn PrOGrAM ..94 9.1 Update and Revise Community Plans .......................................................................94 9.2 Transit Oriented Development ............................................................................... 95
Initiative Area 10
PuBLIC InFOrMATIOn ................................................................................ 97 10.1 General Strategies ............................................................................................. 97 10.2 Housing Strategies ............................................................................................ 97 10.3 Retail Strategies ............................................................................................... 98 10.4 Quality of Life Strategies ..................................................................................... 98 10.5 Job Development Strategies .................................................................................. 98 10.6 Program Measurements ....................................................................................... 98
YeArLY sCHeDuLe .........................................................................................105 strategic Planning Cycle .....................................................................................105 strategic execution and review Cycle .................................................................. 105 Performance Reviews ................................................................................106
OrGAnIZATIOnAL CHArT ........................................................................ 107sOuTH LOs AnGeLes MAP .......................................................................109sOuTH LOs AnGeLes reDeVeLOPMenT PrOJeCTs MAP .................. 111PrOGrAM AssessMenT PrOCeDures ............................................. 112-119CALenDAr .........................................................................................................120FLOW CHArT ......................................................................................................121BALAnCeD sCOreBOArD ............................................................................. 122
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Introduction
OVerVIeWThe South Los Angeles (SLA) Initiatives outlined in this Strategic Plan will aggressively and
demonstrably strengthen the socio-economic condition of SLA. Key to the success of these
Initiatives is bringing together stakeholders including the residents of SLA and the relevant
City departments and entities to:
n work together in coordinating community and economic development;
n identify physical and institutional constraints;
n partner on new and existing programs; and
n determine how resources can be better leveraged to meet the economic development,
investment, business attraction, social services, and workforce preparation needs in SLA.
south Los Angeles Geographic Boundaries and DemographicsThe geographic boundaries of SLA are broadly defined as the Rosa Parks/Santa Monica Freeway
to the north; Alameda Avenue to the east, Imperial Highway to the south; and La Cienega
Boulevard to the west. This land area covers approximately 45 square miles (See map, pages
92). Within this area, SLA residents experience a wide disparity in the quality of life and
economic opportunities afforded to them as compared to the City as a whole.
These gaps are evident:
n a higher jobless rate in SLA than the City at large (14.9% compared to 7%);
n lower rates of home ownership (33% compared to 52%);
n limited retail options (13,989 square feet of retail space per SLA household compared to
50,821 square feet per household Citywide);
n limited commercial office and business parks to support small business;
n disconnection from regional economy; and
n limited broadband access (technology).
sLA also suffers from:
n aging infrastructure;
n outdated land use planning;
n few major employers;
n a low-wage, low-skilled job base;
n limited access to financial markets and private capital; and
n underperforming public schools.
SLA also has the least amount of parkland, the smallest tree canopy cover, the fewest design
guidelines, and the greatest land use incompatibilities in the City.
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PrefaceThe purpose of this document is to highlight the intended outcomes of ten Initiative
Areas which are anticipated to improve the social, physical and economic conditions
in SLA. The document identifies broad regional efforts and aims to concentrate
resources in four geographic areas.
This Strategic Plan is written for both the interested parties and the persons
responsible for delivering the outcomes identified.
The projects and programs identified in this Plan are the “Common Agenda” of the
five elected officials. Not every project or issue in South LA will be addressed by this
plan.
The strategic Plan is organized in four main sections:
The Challenges, the Future and the Path Forward (pages 15-22)
Briefly discusses who we are and what motivates us to take action. The document then
identifies some of the challenges facing the residents of SLA and outlines the current
condition. It then moves forward to envisioning the future and developing general
strategies to get there including a governance structure which charts and checks the
path forward for the South Los Angeles Initiatives.
The Common Agenda (pages 23-40)
Identifies the ten Initiative Areas in which we will focus our efforts and then provides
a brief narrative of the programs and projects scheduled to be delivered. These
Initiative Areas and programs and projects are summarized in a table which includes
key responsible parties.
Goal Implementation (pages 41-94)
This section includes the Goal Implementation Plans which provide the most detail
on the programs and projects to be delivered and who is responsible for their delivery
and when they will be delivered. While the overall plan has a five-year vision, the
implementation plans focus on outcomes or deliverables within the current year of
the plan.
Performance Management (pages 95-112)
This section includes the Performance Measurement tools - the Strategic Plan Cycle,
Strategic Execution and Performance Review Calendar, Organizational Chart, Program
Assessment Procedures and page 1 of the Balanced Scoreboard.
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Acknowledgements
The preparation of the south Los Angeles Initiatives five-year strategic Plan benefited
from the assistance, insight and knowledge of many concerned people – elected leaders,
government officials, city personnel, academics, business leaders, community advocates,
students, and many other individuals. Of particular distinction is the work prepared by Dr.
Denise Fairchild which is the basis of this effort to address the issues facing South Los Angeles
residents. We also want to acknowledge the leadership and contributions of Commissioner
Valerie Lynne Shaw (South Los Angeles Advocate) and the Department of Public Works
Strategic Planning Experts Varouj Abkian, Jim Marchese, and Julie Moye.
The City is sincerely grateful for the valuable contributions of all the individuals that
generously participated in the advice and design of this important document to provide the
framework for the City’s delivery of services.
Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles
Bernard C. Parks, eighth District Councilmember
Jan Perry, ninth District Councilmember
Herb J. Wesson, Jr., Tenth District Councilmember
Janice Hahn, Fifteenth District Councilmember
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Leaders of the City of Los Angeles
The preparation of this Strategic Plan has been a combined effort of many individuals
throughout this City’s great organization. The South Los Angeles team is immensely grateful
for the valuable contributions from the employees in our Departments who participated
enthusiastically in the creation of this plan.
The following City of Los Angeles leaders commit to the Path Forward in South Los Angeles as
identified within this strategic plan.
Building and safety (B & s) Bud Ovrom
City Planning (Planning) Michael LoGrande
Community Development Department (CDD) Richard Benbow
Community redevelopment Agency (CrA) Bruce D. Ackerman
Cultural Affairs (DCA) Olga M. Garay
Department of Public Works (DPW) Valerie Lynne Shaw
Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA) John L. Reamer, Jr.
Bureau of Engineering (BOE) Gary Lee Moore, P.E.
Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) Enrique C. Zaldivar
Bureau Street Lighting (BSL) Ed Ebrahimian
Bureau Street Services (BSS) William Robertson
Public Affairs Office (PAO) Cora Jackson-Fossett
Department of Water and Power (DWP) Ron Nichols
Port of Los Angeles (Port/POLA) Geraldine Knatz
Housing Authority City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Rudolf Montiel
Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Amir Sedadi
Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Douglas Guthrie
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Gina Lindsey
Personnel Department (Personnel) Margaret Whelan
recreation and Parks (r & P) Jon Kirk Mukri
Varouj Abkian
Brenda Anderson
Sean Arian
Michelle Banks-Ordone
Jennifer Barrera
Darlene Battle
Richard Benbow
Jane Blumenfeld
Pamela Boddie
Charmette Bonpua
Charlotte Brimmer
Donny Brooks
Greg Burks
Jeff Carr
Lourdes Castro
Marcus Castain
Leanne Chan
Ron Chastain
Yolanda Chavez
Billy Chun
Adam Deromedi
Mario Dimzon
Mas Dojiri
Tonya Durrell
Ed Ebrahimian
Cecilia Estolano
Jeu Foon
Leo Fuller
Rhonda Gaston
Curt Gibbs
Kathy Godfrey
Adel Hagekhalil
Kiera Harris
Mike Hernandez
Helmi Hissirech
Paul Hudson
Carolyn Hull
Greg Irish
Oscar Ixco
Leonard Jackson
Cora Jackson-Fossett
Al Jenkins
Steven Jones
Kathy Jones Irish
Jay Kim
John King
Larry Laws
Aaron Ledet
Richard Lee
Theresa Li
Joanne Lu
Jim Marchese
Mike Molina
Elinor Mondak
Rudolf Montiel
Gary Lee Moore, P.E.
Julia Moye
Jason Neville
Bud Ovrom
Curtis Ownes
Bernard Parks Jr.
Alex Paxton
Chris Pearson
Randy Price
John L. Reamer Jr.
Tate Rider
Isabel Rivero
William Robertson
Rita L. Robinson
Faisal Roble
Joe Rouzan
Marie Rumsey
Robert Sainz
Avygail Sanchez
Nazario Sauceda
Jenny Scanlin
Valerie Lynne Shaw
Suzanne Scheideker-Cook
Linda Smith
May Smith
Donald Spivack
Weiss Surkhabi
Doug Swoger
McKinley Tennyson
Jimmy Tokeshi
Mark Vella
Sukhabi Weiss
Krista Williams-Phipps
Marc Wright
Enrique C. Zaldivar
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List of Contributors In alphabetical order by last name
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DefinitionsThis list of definitions provides clarity in the terminology used, and offers a source of reference
for a word, phrase or concept presented in this document.
Common Agenda: The projects and programs identified in this Plan are the “Common Agenda”
of the five elected officials. Not every project or issue in South LA will be addressed by this plan.
Deliverables: a set of pre-planned services, products and/or other output developed and
delivered as part of the project or program.
Goal Implementation Plan: A plan that identified areas of responsibility and details
deliverables within a specified time in order to achieve plan objectives and goals.
Goals: a general statement of ideal future conditions that are desired and outline of anticipated
outcomes.
Initiative Areas (IAs): critical plan areas or structural pillars the initiative will employ or
utilize to strategically align the various objectives and tasks to the vision.
Measure: a standard, benchmark or point of reference against which progress of work may be
compared and evaluated.
Mission statement: a description of the most fundamental promise of the initiative.
Objectives: a specific quantitative or qualitative statement that defines and targets the desired
result or outcome that is measurable and time dependent.
Organizational strategy: an overarching design and system of tasks and activities that
structure a plan of action.
Program: a series or system of services and/or projects that are intended to meet a public need.
Project: a temporary or intermediate service or undertaking designed to implement specific tasks
and/or activities to meet stated objectives and produce deliverables.
sPOC: Strategic Planning Oversight Coordinator. He or she coordinates and broadcasts
progress in achieving our goals to the entire organization.
strategic Management: an approach that bases all actions and activities on decisions that
are aimed to meet the stated goals and objectives. Strategic Management consists of two
interrelated activities (a) Strategic Planning and (b) Strategic Execution.
strategic execution: an implementation approach that monitors and evaluates progress
towards the stated goals and objectives with the flexibility to adjust and adapt to change
when necessary.
strategic Plan: a comprehensive long-term plan that aligns the vision, mission and budget
structure with goals and objectives.
Values: Abstract qualities or standards that a person or group of people adheres to and
believes to be desirable.
Vision statement: the broadest description of the future aspirations chosen by the initiative.
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Our Mission
Mayor Villaraigosa and Councilmembers Hahn, Parks, Perry, and Wesson have made a historic
commitment to narrow physical and economic disparities through an unprecedented push by
the City’s departments and entities to channel the resources of City government as well as
deliver significant new public and private sector investment to revitalize SLA. By doing this,
the SLA community will have a greater opportunity to share equitably in and contribute to the
City’s growth, prosperity, and improved quality of life.
Our mission is to make a positive difference in thelives of all South Los Angeles residents
Our Vision
The South Los Angeles Initiatives efforts will strengthen and revitalize the neighborhoods and
economy of SLA through establishing a clear development framework, adopting a concentrated
land use and real estate investment program, and setting forth a coordinated labor and
workforce development program.
A model of excellence in private/public partnership thatenhances the community in all aspects of investments,
infrastructure, education and business developmentthat responds to the challenges of tomorrow
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Values We Cherish
In order to walk our talk, we must commit to values that guide how we live our mission. These values are the foundation of this effort. Every strategic decision and our daily actions must be in alignment with our guiding values.
Our values are:
DeVOTIOn TO COMMunITY - We commit to providing the highest level of service in order to exceed our community expectations and create positive value. We expect our residents to value this commitment and honor this effort with personal investment and genuine concern for others.
TeAMWOrk AnD COLLABOrATIOn - We promote unity and cooperation across City departments and among staff, and between the public, private and nonprofit sectors and their leaders and stakeholders.
LeADersHIP - We strive to be at the forefront in all aspects of our operations and to set an example others will wish to follow. We strongly believe in personal leadership at all levels. COMMunITY eMPOWerMenT - We believe that this process will educate and empower residents to be more involved in the successful improvement in the quality of life in this community.
eQuITY AnD FAIrness - We believe in equity and fairness in the allocation of City resources to the benefit of all City residents.
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Our Current ChallengesSouth Los Angeles faces the challenge of advancing the quality of life throughout the inner
city. With an estimated population of more than 730,000 residents, South Los Angeles has
the second lowest median income in the city at $22,478. Moreover, 70% of the residents over
the age of 24 do not have a high school diploma, and limited English-speaking residents make
up more than 51% of all households. The crosscurrent of a twenty-year demographic shift
from 1980 to 2000 has shifted South Los Angeles from a predominately African American
community to a 53% Latino majority. With the continuing population growth, South Los
Angeles is also contending with high home and rental prices, increased competition for
available lower-cost housing, and increasing homelessness and poverty.
Over the last decades, efforts to revitalize South Los Angeles have been uneven, but numerous
pockets of new housing have been developed and shopping centers have replaced empty lots
along many of South Los Angeles’ thoroughfares. New housing and national retail chains that
did not have a footprint in the inner city a decade ago now do. Adams Boulevard, Crenshaw
Boulevard, Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Slauson Avenue among others have all
experienced new projects that have brought needed economic development, retail operations,
services, and jobs to local residents.
Important examples of progress include: “Chesterfield Square” at Western and Slauson Avenues,
which opened in 2001 with a Home Depot home improvement center; the “Coliseum Center”
anchored by Walgreens and Big-5 Sporting Goods south of Exposition Boulevard on Crenshaw
Boulevard; and the renovation of the historic “Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza.” These projects
are a few of many other types of projects that have brought renewal and vitality to parts of
South Los Angeles.
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South Los Angeles cannot be viewed as a monolithic community. The dynamic and diverse
mixture of economics, politics, and culture between such neighborhoods as Baldwin Hills
Estates, West Adams, Jefferson Park, Harvard Heights, Exposition Park, Figueroa Corridor, and
Alameda West are as striking as they are complex. The underlying strength of the region is
that each local community retains the determined belief that South Los Angeles as a whole will
rise to meet all expectations and provide an improved quality of life.
Positive values, attitudes, and actions of Angelenos in South Los Angeles have demonstrated
the ability to overcome and meet the challenges that deliver opportunities and fulfill inner city
needs. The current challenge is to continue raising the bar of success and creating opportunity.
To do so, unifying government, residents, and businesses to build on the progress achieved in
South Los Angeles is key. The degree to which public and private partnerships can be furthered
will shape the future advances for the restoration and renaissance of South Los Angeles.
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The FutureIf today was in the year 2012, the following paragraphs would be the success story for South
Los Angeles that the residents would enjoy and that they may announce to the City of Los
Angeles and its neighboring cities. As a team of City departments, we have worked together to
focus our collective energy to achieve a compelling future that aligns all the initiatives of this
Strategic Plan and its associated programs and projects with the following definition of success:
Angelenos have identified the issues and have taken action to overcome cynicism,
misconceptions, and past failings and have established a better total quality of life for the
residents of South Los Angeles for the common good of the City of Los Angeles, the region,
and the Nation. The people have collectively improved this community by their actions
and public/private partnerships that have maximized the use of all available assets and
opportunities.
South Los Angeles has AuGMenTeD ITs HOusInG sTOCk to ensure that South Los Angeles
residents have a supply of housing with an appropriate mix of rental and homeownership
opportunities that matches the demographic profile of the community.
We have IMPrOVeD AnD eXPAnDeD reTAIL OPPOrTunITIes to ensure that South Los
Angeles residents have additional retail developments in their community to meet their
shopping, entertainment, and dining needs.
We have rePOsITIOneD InDusTrIAL LAnDs in order to attract job-rich, environmentally
responsible businesses in growth sectors that provide employment to South Los Angeles
residents.
South Los Angeles neIGHBOrHOODs AnD QuALITY OF LIFe have improved significantly
through the completion of four Neighborhood-Based Development Initiatives in a timely
manner along with the achievement of infrastructure goals in the South LA Region that
create a sense of neighborhood, and restored community and investor confidence in South Los
Angeles.
We have reMOVeD BArrIers TO sTIMuLATe DeVeLOPMenT by the preparation and
implementation of a plan to improve the attractiveness of South Los Angeles to the investment
community by channeling public investment, leveraging private investment, removing
development barriers, stimulating development, and updating land use planning guidelines to
accommodate density and by upgrading basic infrastructure to accommodate growth. We have
implemented a streamlined process for developers resulting in new developments that are well
designed and landscaped. Residents have ready access to an extended Expo Line. The Manchester/
Vermont Center and streetscape have been completed and are operating. Residents find more
choices in restaurants and grocery stores. We have adopted community plans that reflect the
collective vision of residents and business people in the communities.
A JOBs AnD WOrkFOrCe DeVeLOPMenT PLAn has been created and successfully
implemented that transitioned a number of low-wage, low-skill workers into living wage jobs
and self employment by increasing educational and workforce training opportunities for South Los
Angeles residents.
We have successfully FACILITATeD BusIness DeVeLOPMenT by identifying, retaining, and
attracting growing business clusters and key national and international employers in growth sectors
for targeted attraction and retention efforts in South Los Angeles.
The educational system of this community has been improved by the creation of InFrAsTruCTure
ACADeMIes at the high school level. Students from high schools in South LA have a new pathway
to success that leads to careers in skilled trades and engineering. Each year hundreds of high
school juniors enter the competitive program. The Career Academy is recognized nationally as
a model of youth workforce development and collaboration between industry, higher education,
labor, government, and schools. These young men and women enter the trades and college
and begin to change these workforces to be more demographically reflective of the diverse
communities of Los Angeles.
PLAnnInG TAsks WITHIn THe neW COMMunITY PLAn PrOGrAM includes transit oriented
development (TOD) which has been established within South Los Angeles with new development
constructed around transit corridors which maximizes the potential of the location, promotes
walkability, and a sense of neighborhood.
A comprehensive PuBLIC InFOrMATIOn and outreach program has been established that
provides clear communication between the residents of South Los Angeles and the City, including
the progress on these initiatives, and solicits their input. Residents of South Los Angeles have
a sense of empowerment, feel that their voices are being heard by City government, and are
engaged in their own community improvement.
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How We Get There(The Path Forward)
The key to the success of a path forward for the South Los Angeles Initiatives is the governance
structure which is comprised of representatives of Mayor Villaraigosa and Councilmembers Hahn,
Parks, Perry, and Wesson, the SLA Advocate, the SLA Community Advisory Committee, the SLA
Steering Committee, and the SLA Implementation Teams (See Organizational Chart, page 97).
The roles of each are defined as follows:
Mayor and Councilmembers - will joint venture to ensure completion of selected SLA programs,
projects, and initiatives.
south Los Angeles Advocate - will create and lead an informal system that supports and
expedites SLA activities detailed in a formal implementation plan.
south Los Angeles Community Advisory Committee - will be comprised of 15 SLA community
leaders appointed by the Mayor and/or Council. This Committee will monitor all SLA Initiatives’
activities; interested Committee members can participate on the Implementation Teams.
south Los Angeles steering Committee - will review the progress of an implementation plan and
make as-needed recommendations. It will meet quarterly and be comprised of Deputy Mayors and
Council staff. The SLA Advocate will convene this group.
south Los Angeles Implementation Teams - will create action plans for each of the 10
strategies and report progress to the SLA Steering Committee.
key Participants’ responsibilities - As noted in the SLA governance structure, the SLA
Advocate will lead the initiative, coordinate the strategies, and serve as the primary public and
communications contact for stakeholders. The Implementation Teams will chart the progress,
address implementation challenges, and make recommendations on course corrections and
changes to the SLA Advocate and SLA Steering Committee.
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Adhoc Working Groups During the execution of Year-One of the Plan, it was identified early-on that adhoc working
groups were needed to provide a forum to address the integrated nature of 15 agencies
working together to complete activities identified in the Plan. The Working groups and the
area of focus are described below.
south Los Angeles Initiatives Infrastructure Working GroupThe SLA Initiatives Infrastructure Working Group is led by Commissioner Valerie Shaw and is
comprised of key staff from the Department of Public Works’ (DPW’s) Board of Public Works,
Bureaus of Engineering, Sanitation, Street Lighting, and Street Services, the Department of
Transportation (LADOT), and the Department of Water and Power (DPW) which are responsible
for the City’s infrastructure.
Currently, the SLA Initiatives Infrastructure Working Group is working on improving
infrastructure elements such as street paving, sidewalk reconstruction, street lighting,
traffic enhancement and safety, traffic congestion relief, and public facilities projects. It is
analyzing the five-year Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs) of the departments responsible for
infrastructure and then will focus on three to five projects to maximize the synergy of these
projects. The analysis will prepare SLA for development by doing improvements in sequence;
subsurface (sewer and power), then surface (streets, curbs, and gutters), and then above
ground (street lighting, parks, facilities, and tree canopy). This analysis will also assist in
connecting disparate projects by concentrating work in a common area on a common timeline
and serve as a communication tool to policy makers and stakeholders of improvements to steer
investors in areas that are ready for development.
Maximizing the synergy of infrastructure elements such as streets, sidewalks, and streetlights
provides the means by which neighborhoods can establish order and offer vitality. Municipal
and community facilities provide gathering places for a community to flourish as well as
provide social capital which improves opportunities for economic development and community
building.
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south Los Angeles Initiatives Community Building Working GroupThe SLA Initiatives Community Building Working Group is led by Commissioner Valerie Shaw
and is comprised of community leaders from the private, public, and non-profit sectors.
The SLA Initiatives Community Building Working Group will be focusing on developing and
enhancing a community-driven process aimed at strengthening the capacity of neighborhood
residents, associations, and organizations to work individually and collectively to foster and
sustain positive neighborhood change.
Currently, the SLA Initiatives Community Building Working Group is working to develop public-
private partnerships with an emphasis on continuing to expand the range of job opportunities
for SLA young people, map the civic infrastructure to bring community resources together,
develop leadership workshops and encourage leadership roles for community members, and
provide information regarding these and other initiatives through the SLA Community Building
Resource Exchange website. The SLA Community Building Resource Exchange website will
include resources from a variety of fields such as children and family services, community
development, education, recreation, and public policy that will be readily accessible to SLA
residents.
south Los Angeles Community redevelopment Agency expediting TeamThe CRA Expediting Team is led by Commissioner Valerie Lynn Shaw and is comprised of
representatives from the City departments that have a role in the development, planning,
and implementation phases of CRA projects. The departments that constitute the SLA CRA
Expediting Team are CRA, Community Development Department, Department of Building and
Safety, Planning Department, Department of Water and Power, Department of Transportation,
and the Department of Public Works.
The members of the SLA CRA Expediting Team possess expert knowledge in diverse technical
areas and will assist the CRA in resolving problems that may hinder the delivery of CRA projects.
22 City departments and City entities that play critical implementation roles are the:
n Mayor’s Office
n Council Offices 8, 9, 10, 15
n Community Redevelopment Agency
n Community Development Department
n Housing Authority City of Los Angeles
n Los Angeles Housing Department
n Planning Department
n Department of Public Works
n Department of Transportation
n Department of Building and Safety
n Department of Water and Power
n Recreation and Parks
n Port of Los Angeles
n Los Angeles World Airports
n Cultural Affairs
n Personnel Department
south Los Angeles Initiatives Marketing PlanThe SLA Initiatives Marketing Group will focus on two components which are partnership and
education. The SLA Initiatives Marketing Group will partner with other City agencies such
as the Department of Water and Power to pool resources and avoid duplication of services.
It will provide outreach to SLA residents regarding City services and programs and will seek
out opportunities to provide full-scale presentations to target groups designed to raise
awareness of the SLA plan and provide resources related to jobs, housing, retail development,
infrastructure, and other areas of interest to the community.
The SLA Initiatives Marketing Group will seek to raise the awareness of the community by
highlighting the value of neighborhood improvement projects and combating the “Not in my
backyard” (NIMBY) outlook.
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Our Initiative Areas (IAs)The work items in the 10 primary Initiative Areas are anticipated to improve the social,
physical, and economic conditions in South Los Angeles. The intention of this plan is to
address the built environment, neighborhood quality, and jobs and workforce development.
This effort will include housing development, retail opportunities, repositioning industrial
lands, neighborhood efforts, remove barriers and stimulate development, jobs, and workforce
development, facilitate business development, create wealth, improve the educational system,
and encourage transit-oriented development and communications strategies to accurately
inform stakeholders of actions and progress. The document identifies broad region-wide
activities and addresses efforts that concentrate resources in four geographic areas in order to
demonstrate early and replicable models of success.
The 10 key Initiative Areas are:
1. Augment the Housing stock - to ensure that SLA residents have an increased supply of
housing with an appropriate mix of rental and homeownership opportunities that matches the
demographic profile of the community.
2. Improve and expand retail Opportunities - to ensure that SLA residents will have
additional retail developments in their community to meet their shopping, entertainment, and
dining needs.
3. reposition Industrial Lands - in order to attract job-rich, environmentally responsible
businesses in growth sectors that will provide employment to SLA residents.
4. neighborhoods and Quality of Life - Complete four Neighborhood-Based Development
Initiatives within specified timeframes to restore community and investor confidence in SLA.
5. remove Barriers to stimulate Development - by fostering public and private investment,
updating land use planning documents and upgrading basic infrastructure in SLA as a
prerequisite to making SLA an attractive investment opportunity.
6. Jobs and Workforce Development - Support Workforce Development Goals to move
low-wage, low-skill workers into living wage jobs by increasing educational and workforce
training opportunities for SLA residents.
7. Business Development - by identifying, retaining, and attracting growing business clusters
and key national and international employers in growth sectors for targeted attraction and
retention efforts in SLA.
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8. Improve the educational system - by creating Infrastructure Academies at the high
school level that prepare high school students for careers in the skilled trades and engineering.
9. Planning Tasks within the new Community Plan Program - encourage transit
oriented development around transit corridors which maximizes the potential of the
location and promotes walkability and a sense of neighborhood.
10. Public Information - In conjunction with the communications provided by the Council
Offices, the Department of Public Works will develop a comprehensive public information and
outreach program.
Programs and ProjectsThere are several programs and projects contained in each initiative. Most of these programs and projects are scheduled to be achieved within one to five years. Thefollowing is a list and brief description of these programs and projects:
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Initiative Area 1 AuGMenT THe HOusInG sTOCk
Increase the supply of housing in South Los Angeles. This housing supply will be comprised of
an appropriate mix of rental and home-ownership opportunities.
Programs:
1.1 Loans - Forward Commitment Program
Provide loans to assist moderate-income homebuyers to purchase new homes at the Santa Ana
Pines residential development.
1.2 Home Ownership - Developing sites for Housing Program
Proposes to provide funds for 1) existing homeowners to improve their homes; 2) the purchase
of many parcels in South Los Angeles for homeownership development.
1.3 Grants - Handyworker/Home secure Program
Provide grants for minor home repairs to assist low-income senior and disabled residents
of South Los Angeles.
1.4 rental units - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program
Provide financial assistance to leverage tax-credit and other sources of financing to develop
affordable rental housing units in South Los Angeles.
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1.5 rental units - Affordable Housing Bond Program
Provide tax-exempt bond financing to preserve affordable rental housing units in South
Los Angeles.
Projects:
1.6 neighborhood stabilization Program
The Neighborhood Stabilization Program will provide financing for the purchase, rehabilitation
and re-occupancy of foreclosed upon residential properties in areas of the City most impacted
by the foreclosure crisis. These properties will be occupied by eligible renters and/or
homebuyers.
1.7 Jordan Downs Housing Development
HACLA plans to expand and improve the supply of affordable housing through the
redevelopment of the Jordan Downs public housing community, creating a vibrant urban
village and model for public housing developments throughout the country.
1.8 Adams Montclair
The project site is located east of the intersection of Adams and Crenshaw, on the south side
of Adams, across from the Rosa Parks Villas Project.
1.9 Jefferson Wellington is a mixed-use project located near the Crenshaw Expo Line
Station. It consists of three-stories of live work spaces above 27,000 sq. ft. ground floor retail
commercial for local artists/entertainment industry employees.
1.10 Amcal sunrise Apartments is a 46-unit senior affordable housing project with
community room and courtyard (By 2012)
1.11 Vermont Avenue Apartments 49 units of multi-family affordable housing, targeting
“kinship care” families (By 2012)
1.12 Mercy Jefferson Park is a multi-phased mixed-use development with at least 120 units of
affordable family housing and 9,000 sq ft of commercial retail space (By 2012)
1.13. Casa de rosas is a Women’s Emergency/Transitional Shelter (18 beds, 32 SROs). (By
2012)
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Initiative Area 2 IMPrOVe AnD eXPAnD reTAIL OPPOrTunITIes
Raise the standard of retail development to provide adequate and quality retail establishments
that meet the community’s shopping, entertainment, and dining needs.
Programs:
2.1 Healthy Food retailing
Develop a campaign to bring retailers to South LA including promoting properties along
commercial corridors for retail expansion.
Projects:
2.2 Midtown Crossing
Development of a new commercial/retail town center with 377,000 square feet of commercial
and retail uses; adjacent to a new pedestrian friendly Metro regional transit center.
2.3 Crenshaw Gateway
Enter into a development agreement with Ward Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for
development between the 10 Freeway and Adams Boulevard.
2.4 Wattstar Theatre
Evaluate the financial feasibility of this proposed movie house for first-run films as well as a
vocational training center geared toward educating local children in film industry trades.
2.5 Martin Luther king Jr., shopping Center
Conduct analysis to determine if the shopping center at 103rd and Compton will need to begin
the repositioning process within the next five years.
2.6 Broadway/Manchester
Complete the purchase of City-owned parking lots.
2.7 Marlton square
Complete the mixed-use redevelopment of the existing Santa Barbara Plaza.
2.8 Vermont/Manchester shopping Center
Propose 100,000 square feet of shopping center.
2.9 Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Mall
Renovation and expansion of shopping center.
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2.10 Figueroa Corridor
Focus on mixed-use and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) activities and infrastructure improvements.
2.11 Vermont Corridor
Focus on mixed-use and TOD activities and infrastructure improvements.
2.12 Washington Boulevard
Seek proposals for the development of the Washington Boulevard Opportunity Area (south
of downtown Los Angeles). Preferred developments for consideration are large and medium-
format retail, and neighborhood serving retail centers, with residential and office as
complementary secondary uses.
2.13 Central Village
Develop 46,000 square feet of retail.
2.14 Adams and Central Mixed-use
Develop 17,000 square feet of retail.
2.15 slauson Central retail Plaza
Develop 80,000 square feet of retail.
2.16 Hoover/Manchester (Bethany square) Mixed-use
New construction of a mixed-use commercial/residential project consisting of five sites along Hoover
Street and Manchester Avenue. The total commercial square footage in the project is estimated to be
30,900 square feet and there are 246 residential units projected for the entire project.
2.17 54th/Crenshaw Mixed-use
New construction of mixed-use project with approximately 150 residential condominiums
above approximately 18,000 square of ground floor retail.
2.18 District square
Proposed retail-commercial project located near the proposed MTA Exposition/Crenshaw rail
line Station on a 6.5 acre site at the intersection of Rodeo Road and Crenshaw Boulevard.
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2.19 Fresh & easy - 52nd and Crenshaw
Stand-alone Fresh & Easy grocery store located on site of former Ford dealership.
2.20 Maverick Flats - 4425 s. Crenshaw Boulevard
Acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing nightclub and restaurant, and acquisition of a
separate adjacent parking lot.
2.21 Former Bethune Library site - 3665 s. Vermont Avenue
Will be replaced with residential, commercial or mixed-use development on 34,000SF CRA/
LA-owned site on Vermont Avenue across from USC.
2.22. Mercado La Paloma - 3655 s. Grand Avenue
Rehabilitation of commercial and office space with seventeen retail tenant spaces and six
nonprofits.
2.23 Crenshaw Vision Plan
10-Point plan to improve commercial and pedestrian environment along Crenshaw Boulevard
2.24 Washington Boulevard streetscape is a pedestrian streetscape with improvements
between Figueroa Street and Alameda Street.
2.25 safe routes to school (richard Lizarraga es)
School pedestrian streetscape improvement project
2.26 Manchester Library site
New retail and commercial development
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Initiative Area 3 rePOsITIOn InDusTrIAL LAnDs
Reposition industrial lands in order to attract environmentally responsible businesses and
maximize generation of quality employment opportunities for SLA residents.
Programs:
3.1 Industrial Capital Investment Program
Develop a program which includes funding for storm drains, sidewalks, lights, signage, rail
lines, landscaping, streets, and alleys.
3.2 Attract Manufacturing Goodyear Tract
Develop a program that will attract these industries.
Projects:
3.3 Lanzit Industrial Tract
Development of a new industrial park in Watts with 170,000 square feet of light
industrial space.
3.4 60th and Western Avenue
Expansion of furniture manufacturing and showroom space to create 425 new jobs.
3.5 La Cienega - Jefferson
Construction of two office buildings financed with Housing Urban Development (HUD) Section
108 and Brownsfield Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) funds.
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Initiative Area 4 neIGHBOrHOODs AnD QuALITY OF LIFe
Focus initiatives in four Neighborhood-Based Development areas while completing
infrastructure goals in the South Los Angeles region to create an immediate sense of
neighborhood and restore community and investor confidence in the area.
Four geographical areas representative of each of the SLA Council Districts have been targeted
as areas with the most potential for growth in creating a sense of neighborhood and improving
overall quality of life for residents.
The four target areas include:
Central Avenue - bound by 14th Street on the north, Slauson Avenue on the south, Hooper
Avenue on the east, and Griffith Avenue on the west.
Major Focus: Pedestrian-oriented urban village
Build on the on-going Central Avenue activities, develop a pedestrian-oriented urban village
that is activated by commercial and mixed uses along the Central Avenue frontage from 14th
Street to Slauson Avenue.
Crenshaw Corridor - bound by the 10 Freeway to the north, King Boulevard to the south.
For additional proposed development activities along the Crenshaw Corridor see Crenshaw
Gateway and District Square under Initiative Area 2, Improve and Expand Retail Opportunities.
Major Focus: Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
Encourage and stimulate high-profile TOD around Exposition Line stations. Build on the
influential standing of local faith-based community and economic development corporations to
advance mixed-used development efforts and deliver catalytic mixed-use projects.
Goodyear Tract - bound by 56th Street on the north, Florence Avenue on the south, Main
Street on the west, and Central Avenue on the east.
Major Focus: Goodyear Tract
Transform the City’s oldest industrial tract into a model local industrial park for quality
job-rich targeted growth sector businesses.
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Watts - bound by Imperial Highway to the south, Century Boulevard to the north, Harbor
Freeway to the west and Wilmington Avenue to the east; includes Central Avenue from
Century Freeway to 103rd Street; Wilmington Avenue from Century Freeway to Century
Boulevard as two major corridors.
Major Focus: Jordan Housing Development
Redevelop to act as a catalytic anchor to transform the area into a mixed income community,
including ownership units, while maintaining a 1:1 replacement ratio.
Public Housing - Support improved public housing efforts through multi-layered investments
in social services, infrastructure improvements, and workforce development.
Programs:
4.1 secure state Bond Money
Identify significant infrastructure related competitive grant programs and match projects in
South Los Angeles.
4.2 Los Angeles City neighborhood street Improvement
Improve the following infrastructure elements: street paving, sidewalk reconstruction, street
tree trimming, street lighting, traffic enhancement and safety, and traffic congestion relief.
Support the passage of a bond to continue these efforts.
4.3 Master Transportation Plan
Develop a South Los Angeles Master Transportation Plan that includes a metered and shared
parking plan, in addition to updates to the community plans.
4.4 Infrastructure Capacity Assessment Program
Develop a program to assess the capacity of water and sewer lines and storm water drainage
on selected corridors.
4.5 nuisance Abatement Program
Coordinate City Departments to complete a program to make sites more attractive to
prospective businesses. Program to address: theft and gang issues; transient camps in and
around recycling centers; and weekend and after hour car sales in public rights-of-way.
4.6 energy efficiency Program
The installation of energy saving devices such as refrigerators, compact flourescent lighting
and outside business facade lighting and assistance to businesses in power rate reductions and
renewable energy production.
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Projects:
4.7 Public Buildings
Construction of buildings to benefit the South LA community. These buildings include three
fire stations, one recreation center, and an arts center.
4.8 recreational Parks
Focus on constructing different projects that improve and enhance the South LA region’s
quality of life. These projects include three parks, a baseball field, two playgrounds that are
Universally Accessible Playgrounds (UAP), and a sports activity center.
4.9 Infrastructure (streets, stormwater, sewer, street Lighting, etc.)
Improve the South Los Angeles infrastructure by repairing the sewer systems below ground
and other upgrades above ground including Prop O projects such as the South Los Angeles
Wetlands.
4.10 Vision Theater
Renovate the building to accommodate theatrical and musical performances and obtain a
Certificate of Occupancy.
4.11 strategically Plant and Maintain 10,000 Trees in south Los Angeles
Participate in the Mayor’s Million Trees Initiative to increase greening.
4.12 rehabilitate swimming Pools in south Los Angeles
Create a public/private funding program.
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Initiative Area 5 reMOVe BArrIers TO sTIMuLATe DeVeLOPMenT
Develop plan to improve of SLA to the investment community by:
1) channeling public investment;
2) leveraging private investment;
3) removing development barriers;
4) stimulating development; and
5) updating land use planning guidelines to accommodate density as appropriate and by
upgrading basic infrastructure to address growth.
Programs:
5.1 Channel Public Investment
Develop strategies that create opportunities between public resources and that of the private
sector.
In addition to funding sources, these resources may include incentives offered by various
city agencies including the Department of Public Works (DPW) and Department of Water and Power
(DWP).
5.2 Leverage Private Investment
Explore new opportunities to create public/private partnerships and identify tools to sustain
them. Many private entities have gained momentum toward taking a greater interest in civic
engagement and economic development within traditionally underserved communities. As
the redevelopment of such communities has been the recent focus of the public sector, a
tremendous opportunity to create pubic/private partnerships exists.
5.3 remove Barriers to Development
To develop an “outside of the box” methodology which will move these projects forward
efficiently. Historically, projects identified in these initiatives have been in existence for three
to 10 or more years, far longer than is typical or necessary for the successful development of
a project. Those barriers have been identified and will be addressed. The private sector will
be key in developing innovative approaches to these problems. On City projects, Minority
Business Enterprise (MBE) developers will be included as part of the solution.
5.4 stimulate Development
Develop an improved marketing strategy that will entice private sector investment to South
LA and even create a competitive market within the area. SLA requires an improved marketing
strategy to attract quality retailers, a more diverse residential community and job producing
business to the area.
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Initiative Area 6 JOBs AnD WOrkFOrCe DeVeLOPMenT
Develop plan to move a significant amount of low-wage, low-skill workers into living wage jobs
by increasing educational and workforce training opportunities for SLA residents.
Programs:
6.1 First source Hiring Ordinance
Utilize the recently passed First Source Hiring Ordinance which covers L.A. City personal
service contracts to connect South Los Angeles residents to Los Angeles City contractors’ jobs.
6.2 First source Hiring Programs at Proprietaries
Expand the recently developed First Source Hiring efforts at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
and the Port of Los Angeles (Port), while supporting First Source Hiring efforts at all other
proprietary departments, with a focus on connecting South LA residents to L.A. contractors’ jobs.
6.3 L.A. City Works
Continue to expand departmental hiring opportunities with a focus on South Los Angeles
residents, through entry level vocational worker programs in all departments, including all
proprietaries.
6.4 Local Hire efforts in Construction
Continue to leverage Public Works, Community Redevelopment Agency, Port, LAWA, and
Department of Water and Power local efforts in construction hiring to maximize South LA
construction careers.
6.5 Workforce Development sector Initiatives
Support demand-driven workforce training programs that connect South Los Angeles residents
to living wage jobs with career paths, especially in healthcare, construction, utilities, financial
services, logistics, entertainment, and hospitality.
6.6 Building a regional Workforce system
Leverage the City’s Workforce Investment dollars and all city workforce strategies to maximize
access for South LA residents into Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), community
college, business and labor education and training programs.
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6.7 City of Los Angeles Workforce Development system (WDs)
Support the Worksource and One Source contractors in South Los Angeles as they provide
employment-related services connecting South LA residents to local and regional businesses
and other local and regional employers, with a special focus on City jobs; City proprietary
departments, and City contractors.
6.8 Port and Airport-related Jobs and Training Opportunities
Build a connection for South Los Angeles residents to jobs in goods movement and
transportation and training opportunities related to the Port and the Airport.
6.9 Connect Young People in south LA to Jobs
Continue to expand the range of summer job opportunities, after school training programs,
and high school academies, with a focus on the residents of South Los Angeles.
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Initiative Area 7 BusIness DeVeLOPMenT
Facilitate business development by identifying, retaining, and attracting growing business
clusters and key national and international employers in growth sectors for targeted attraction
and retention efforts in South Los Angeles.
Programs:
7.1 Facade Improvement Program
Initiate, expand, and market improvements in target neighborhoods and encourage business
participation.
7.2 state enterprise Zones
Provide assistance to the community with economic development and jobs, to improve the
lives of residents as well as provide goods and services to underserved communities.
7.3 L.A. Business Assistance Program (LABAP)
Provide Community Development Block Grant funds to South Los Angeles based agencies to
provide direct assistance to small business owners.
Initiative Area 8 IMPrOVe THe eDuCATIOnAL sYsTeM
Improve the Education System by advocating for the creation of Infrastructure Academies at
the high school level.
Program:
8.1 Improve the education system
To enroll, train, and place high school juniors and seniors in an ongoing, intensive, career
preparation program to prepare young people for careers in the skilled trades and engineering.
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Initiative Area 9 PLAnnInG TAsks WITHIn THe neW COMMunITY PLAn PrOGrAM
Encourage development around transit corridors which maximizes the potential of the location
and promotes walkability and a sense of neighborhood.
Programs:
9.1 update and revise Community Plans
Evaluate development opportunities at major Expo Line stops in Council District 10 beginning
with Exposition Boulevard at Crenshaw Boulevard, Exposition Boulevard at La Brea Avenue,
and Exposition Boulevard at La Cienega Boulevard. For additional references to Exposition/
Crenshaw Station development activities, see District Square under Initiative Area 2. Improve
and Expand Retail opportunities and Crenshaw Corridor under Initiative Area 4. Neighborhoods
and Quality of Life.
9.2 Transit Oriented Development
Develop for commercial and residential zoned properties at Metropolitan Transit Authority
(MTA) Green and Blue Line areas of Avalon Boulevard/Imperial Highway, Wilmington Avenue/
Imperial Highway, and 103rd Street/Grandee Avenue.
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Initiative Area 10 PuBLIC InFOrMATIOn
Develop a program that informs the residents about the progress of the initiatives and solicits
their input in conjunction with communication provided by the Council Offices.
Program:
10.1 General strategies
Publicize and celebrate achievements and accomplishments utilizing news releases, newsletter
articles, interviews, speaker presentations, brochures, and other communication.
10.2 Housing strategies
Outreach team will issue updates to local media regarding the completion of affordable
housing units.
10.3 retail strategies
Outreach staff will prepare and distribute news releases to announce status of retail
development projects as well as detail ongoing expansion plans. Quarterly updates will also
be issued to local media and stakeholders to track progress and provide additional project
information.
10.4 Quality of Life strategies
Outreach will include news releases to promote various accomplishments associated with the
South Los Angeles Initiative.
10.5 Job Development strategies
Outreach team will promote available job and career development opportunities in South Los
Angeles. News bulletins, and drop-in newsletter articles will be issued.
10.6 Program Measurements
The PAO will measure its level of outreach activity to business groups, community groups, and
private organizations throughout the City of Los Angeles.
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1. Augment The Housing Stock LAHD CRA, HACLA, LADOT, Planning
Programs:
1.1 Loans - Forward Commitment Program LAHD
1.2 Home Ownership - Developing Sites for Housing Program CRA
1.3 Grants - Handyworker/Home Secure Program LAHD
1.4 Rental Units - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program LAHD CRA, HACLA, LADOT
1.5 Rental Units - Affordable Housing Bond Program LAHD
1.6 Neighborhood Stabilization Program LAHD
Projects:
1.7 Jordan Downs Housing Development HACLA CRA, LAHD, Planning, Mayor
1.8 Adams Montclair CRA
1.9 Jefferson Wellington CRA
1.10 Amcal Sunrise Apartments CRA
1.11 Vermont Avenue Apartments CRA
1.12 Mercy Jefferson Park CRA
1.13 Casa de Rosas CRA
2. Improve and Expand Retail Opportunities CRA CDD, Planning
Program:
2.1 Healthy Foods Retailing CRA CDD
Projects:
2.2 Midtown Crossing CRA CDD
2.3 Crenshaw Gateway CRA CDD
2.4 Wattstar Theatre CRA CDD
2.5 Martin Luther King, Jr. Shopping Center CRA
2.6 Broadway/Manchester CRA CDD
2.7 Marlton Square CRA CDD
2.8 Vermont/Manchester Shopping Center CRA CDD
2.9 Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Mall CRA Planning
2.10 Figueroa Corridor CRA Planning
2.11 Vermont Corridor CRA Planning
2.12 Washington Blvd CRA
2.13 Central Village CRA
suMMArY TABLe OF InITIATIVesThe Mayor’s Office has a role in the delivery of all of the outcomes, while the Council Districts are
responsible for initiative outcomes as it applies to their jurisdiction: Council District 8 Bernard C.
Parks, Council District 9 Jan Perry, Council District 10 Herb J. Wesson, Jr., and Council District 15 Janice
Hahn.
The lead and support agencies identified in this table have specific outcomes that they are required to
produce in Year Four. Blank fields indicate that there are no outcomes required from support agencies in
Year Four. The following table summarizes the departmental cooperation in achieving the Initiatives:
Initiative Areas Lead support
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Initiative Areas Lead support
LADOT, Planning, Mayor’s Office, CRA, LAHD, CLA, BSS, BSL, B&S, R&P
Urban Forestry, Non-Profit Groups,Mayor’s Office
Program is out of money and is no longer accepting applications.
2.14 Adams and Central Mixed-Use CRA CDD
2.15 Slauson Central Retail Plaza CRA CDD
2.16 Hoover/Manchester (Bethany Square) Mixed-Use CRA Planning
2.17 54th/Crenshaw Mixed-Use CRA CDD, Planning
2.18 District Square CRA
2.19 Fresh & Easy at 52nd and Crenshaw CRA
2.20 Maverick Flats CRA
2.21 Bethune Library Site CRA
2.22 Mercado La Paloma CRA
2.23 Crenshaw Vision Plan CRA
2.24 Washington Boulevard Streetscape CRA
2.25 Safe Routes to School CRA
2.26 Manchester Library Site
3. Reposition Industrial Lands CRA CDD, BOE
Programs:
3.1 Industrial Capital Investment Program CDD
3.2 Attract Manufacturing and Goodyear Tract CRA
Projects:
3.3 Lanzit Industrial Tract CDD BOE
3.4 60th and Western Avenue CRA
3.5 La Cienega - Jefferson CDD
4. Neighborhoods and Quality of Life BOE
Programs:
4.1 Secure State Bond Money BOE Mayor, CRA, LAHD
4.2 Los Angeles City Neighborhood Street Improvement BSS Mayor
4.3 Master Transportation Plan LADOT
4.4 Infrastructure Capacity Assessment Program BOS
4.5 Nuisance Abatement Program B&S Planning
4.6 Energy Efficiency Program DWP DWP
Projects:
4.7 Public Buildings BOE
4.8 Recreational Parks BOE
4.9 Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Sewer, Street Lighting, etc.) BOE BSL, BOS
4.10 Vision Theater CRA BOE, B&S
4.11 Strategically Plant and Maintain 10,000 Trees in South Los Angeles BSS
4.12 Rehabilitate Swimming Pools in South Los Angeles R&P BOE, B&S
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5. Remove Barriers to Stimulate Development Mayor
Programs:
5.1 Channel Public Investment Mayor CDD
5.2 Leverage Private Investment Mayor CRA, Planning
5.3 Remove Barriers to Development Mayor CRA, Planning
5.4 Stimulate Development Mayor Planning
6. Jobs and Workforce Development CDD
Programs:
6.1 First Source Hiring Ordinance CDD BCA, Personnel
6.2 First Source Hiring Programs at Proprietaries Mayor POLA, LAWA, CRA
6.3 L.A. City Works Personnel All Departments
6.4 Local Hire Efforts in Construction CDD BCA, CRA, LAWA, POLA, DWP, Mayor
6.5 Workforce Development Sector Initiatives WIB CDD
6.6 Building a Regional Workforce System Mayor CRA/LA completed this milestone in 2008
6.7 City of Los Angeles Workforce Development System (WDS) WIB CDD
6.8 Port and Airport-Related Jobs and Training Opportunities Mayor POLA, LAWA, CDD
6.9 Connect Young People in South LA to Jobs CDD WIB, R&P, DPW, DWP, Mayor, etc.
7. Business Development CDD CRA
Programs:
7.1 Façade Improvement Program CRA
7.2 State Enterprise Zones CDD
7.3 L.A. Business Assistance Program (LABAP) CDD
8. Improve the Educational System Mayor DWP
Program:
8.1 Improve the Education System Mayor DWP
9. Planning Tasks within the New Community Plan Program Planning CRA, DOT, LAHD, DPW
Programs:
9.1 Update and Revise Community Plans Planning CRA, DOT, LAHD, DPW
9.2 Transit Oriented Development Planning CRA, DOT, LAHD, DPW
10. Public Information PAO
Programs:
10.1 General Strategies PAO Council Offices
10.2 Housing Strategies PAO CRA, LAHD
10.3 Retail Strategies PAO CRA
10.4 Quality of Life Strategies PAO CRA, DWP
10.5 Job Development Strategies PAO Mayor WIB
10.6 Program Measurements PAO
Initiative Areas Lead support
Mayor, CRA, POLA, Personnel, BCA, CDD, DWP, LAWA, WIB, R&P
Planning, CRA, CDD, Paul Hudson, Broadway Federal Bank
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Implementation Plans
The following Goal Implementation Plans show in detail who will deliver what and by when
in order to make the initiatives a reality. The deliverables and how to measure their progress
are also described in the Implementation Plans. While having a five-year vision in mind, these
implementation plans are focusing on the outcomes or deliverables within the upcoming
year of the plan. Upon reassessment of the plan at the end of calendar year 2010, new
implementation plans will be developed that will focus on outcomes associated with year four
(2011) of this five-year plan.
Initiative Area 1 AuGMenT THe HOusInG sTOCk
Goal/Project: Increase the supply of housing in South Los Angeles. This housing supply will be
comprised of an appropriate mix of rental and home-ownership opportunities.
Purpose: To ensure that South LA residents have an increased supply of housing.
Persons responsible:
Lead: LAHD Doug swoger 213-808-8948
support: LACLA John king 213-252-5464
Larry Goins 213-252-2680
CRA Carolyn Hull 213-977-2642
Michelle Banks-Ordone 213-368-0611
Billy Chun 323-290-2803
Oscar Ixco 213-922-7814
Jenny scanlin 213-922-7825
LAHD Augustine Thompson 213-808-8677
Yanali ruiz 213-808-8586
Timothy elliot 213-808-8597
LADOT rene sagles 213-972-8464
Mayor’s Office krista Williams-Phipps 213-978-0600
Council District Offices 8, 9, 10 and 15
Program/Projects (Outcomes or Deliverables):
1.1 Loans - Forward Commitment Program
The Forward Commitment Program assists in increasing the supply of affordable for-sale
housing by providing forward commitments to homebuilders in the form of a contractual
promise by Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to offer purchase assistance loans to
prospective homebuyers at new residential developments.
The program requires that homebuilders set aside a minimum number of newly
constructed homes (single family units, condominiums and town homes) at their
development for moderate-income individuals and families. LAHD uses various funds to
meet this purpose, which include the state of California Building equity and Growth in
neighborhoods (BeGIn) Program, which can only be used to support the purchase of
newly developed for-sale homes that have received regulatory relief or other incentives
from the City. LAHD will utilize these particular funds and others as available to support
the development of new affordable homes in south Los Angeles.
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Persons responsible:
Lead: LAHD Doug swoger 213-808-8948
George Guillen 213-808-8985
1.1.1 Provide loans to assist 5 low and moderate-income homebuyers to purchase new homes at the
Santa Ana Pines residential development in South Los Angeles. (By December 2011, George Guillen)
1.2 Home Ownership - Developing sites for Housing Program
The south Los Angeles region is in the process of formulating its housing strategy for the
next few years. One program currently being proposed is a housing rehab program that would
provide funds for existing homeowners to improve the appearance and structural integrity of
their homes. Another program would involve the purchase of many parcels throughout the
south Los Angeles region and making these parcels available for homeownership development.
The details, such as funding, the Agency’s contribution, income levels of homebuyers, etc. will
be decided for both of these programs at a later stage, if they should be implemented.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Billy Chun 323-290-2803
1.2.1 Manchester Library Site. The Feasibility and Market analysis completed in Year 2 indicates
that the area may support commercial development. This is no longer a Housing project and has
moved to IA 2 (see 2.26)
1.2.2 Broadway Villas (94th/Broadway). New construction of 48-unit or rental senior housing.
Second phase is a possible for-sale development.
1.2.2.1 Board approval of new Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) (By March 31,
2011, Billy Chun)
1.2.3 Crenshaw Library Site. Agency-owned site to be developed for five unit units of affordable
homeownership On Hold.
1.3 Grants - Handyworker/Home secure Program
The Handyworker Program provides grants up to $5,000 to low-income senior and
handicapped homeowners to make minor home repairs to address safety, accessibility
and security issues, including exterior and interior repairs.
The Home secure Program provides assistance to eligible owner and renter
households to increase the independence and safety of elderly and disabled residents.
Modifications include installation of door and window locks, peep holes, grab bars and
smoke detectors to enhance the safety and security of home environments.
Persons responsible:
Lead: LAHD Augustine Thompson 213-808-8667
1.3.1 Provide Grants for minor home repairs to assist 410 low-income senior and disabled
residents of South Los Angeles. (By December 2011, Augustine Thompson).
1.4 rental units - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program
Persons responsible:
Lead: LAHD Timothy elliott 213-808-8597
support: CRA Ginger keith 213-977-1751
HACLA John king 213-252-5464
LADOT rene sagles 213-972-8464
The Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) provides construction and permanent
financing for the development and preservation of affordable rental housing for very low
and low-income households. These funds are highly leveraged with low-income housing
tax-credits, tax-exempt bonds, and other sources of public and private financing.
LAHD issues a notice of Funding Available (nOFA) three times annually to invite
non-profit and for-profit developers to apply for AHTF financing to develop affordable
rental housing in the City.
1.4.1 Provide financial assistance to leverage tax-credit and other sources of financing to
develop 250 affordable rental housing units in South Los Angeles.
(By December 2010, Timothy Elliot)
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1.5 rental units - Affordable Housing Bond Program
For the Affordable Housing Bond Program, LAHD operates as the primary issuer of
tax-exempt and taxable multi-family housing mortgage revenue bonds for qualified
developments located in the City. Bond issuance proceeds provide financing for
development and/or preservation of affordable rental housing in the City.
Persons responsible:
Lead: LAHD Yanali ruiz 213-808-8586
1.5.1 Provide tax-exempt bond financing to preserve an estimated 33 affordable rental housing
units in South Los Angeles. (By December 2011, Yanali Ruiz)
1.6 neighborhood stabilization Program
The neighborhood stabilization Program will provide financing for the purchase,
rehabilitation and re-occupancy of foreclosed upon residential properties in areas of the
City most impacted by the foreclosure crisis. These properties will be occupied by eligible
renters and/or homebuyers.
Persons responsible:
Lead: LAHD Doug swoger 213-808-8948
1.6.1 Provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation and re-occupancy of 80 foreclosed
dwelling units in South Los Angeles. (By December 2011, Doug Swoger).
Projects (Outcomes or Deliverables):
1.7 Jordan Downs Housing Development
HACLA plans to expand and improve the supply of affordable housing through the
redevelopment of the Jordan Downs public housing community, creating a vibrant urban
village and model for public housing developments throughout the country. This will
include a one to one replacement of existing public housing units, new workforce housing
units and market rate rental units with affordable and workforce housing units for sale.
Persons responsible:
Lead: HACLA John king 213-252-5464
support: CRA Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
LAHD Tim elliot 213 808 8936
Planning Faisel roble 213 978 1168
Public Works ronald Olive 213-847-3333
Mayor’s Office Jasper Williams 213-978-6397
Christopher Pearson 213-978-7043
1.7.1 Work with Planning Department to finalize the Specific Plan for Jordan Downs. The Specific Plan will be the entitlement document that will define the Jordan Downs land use and zoning ordinances for the project site. The plan includes architectural and design guidelines, density standards and other land use regulations. (By December 2011, Larry Goins and John King)
1.7.2 In coordination with Mayor’s office, engage City departments and non-profit organizations in cooperative resource development to enhance resources or services provided for the Jordan Downs redevelopment. Project commitments from no less than three Cooperative Agreements/Memorandums of Understandings will be implemented. (By December 2011, John King,)
1.7.3 Work with the Bureau of Engineering (BoE) to develop an infrastructure plan (underground utilities) and street designs. The plan will identify existing and future infrastructure needs for the project. (By December 2011, John King and Larry Goins)
1.8 Adams Montclair - MidCity redevelopment Project Area
Adams Montclair is a mixed-use project consisting of two sites. The site will be developed
with a residential and commercial mixed-use development.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Michelle Banks Ordone 213-368-0611
Project is On hold due to market conditions. No deliverables for 2011.
1.9 Jefferson Wellington
This is a mixed use project located near the Crenshaw expo Line station. It consists of
3-stories of live work spaces above 27,000 sq ft ground floor retail commercial for local
artists/entertainment industry employees.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Michelle Banks Ordone 213-977-2616
1.9.1 Enter into ENA. (By April 2011, Michelle Banks-Ordone)1.9.2 OPA/Construction begins. (By August 2011, Michelle Banks-Ordone)
1.10 Amcal sunrise Apartments
A 46-unit senior affordable housing project with community room and courtyard.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Oscar Ixco 213-922-7814
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1.10.1 Monitor Construction. (By December 2011, Oscar Ixco)
1.11 Vermont Avenue Apartments
A development of 49 units of multi-family affordable housing, targeting “kinship care”
families (grandparents as the guardians/primary caregivers for grandchildren)
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Jenny scanlin 213-922-7825
1.11.1 Start Construction. (By December 2011 Jenny Scanlin)
1.12 Mercy Jefferson Park
A multi-phased mixed-use development with at least 120 units of affordable family
housing and 9,000 sq ft of commercial retail space on the ground floor.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Billy Chun 323-290-2803
1.12.1 Identify available funding sources to fill financial gap. (By May 2011, Billy Chun)
1.13 Casa de rosas
Will have 18 beds and 32 srOs and is formerly known as the sunshine Mission
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Billy Chun 323-290-2803
1.13.1 Convene Review Panel to select most qualified proposal. (By February 2011, Billy Chun) 1.13.2 Execute DDA with winning respondent. (By June 2011, Billy Chun)
Five-year plan 2012 targets for this Initiative:
Augment the Housing stock Home Ownership 1.1 Loans - Forward Commitment Program will have 45 units completed. (By 2012)
Loans 24/25 5 15 24/45
Year 2010 2011 2012 Total
1.2 Home Ownership - Developing sites for Housing ProgramWill build on three sites. (By 2012)
Manchester Avenue Corridor Completed in Year 2 - The Feasibility and Market analysis indicates that this Corridor will support commercial development and will not support housing. Manchester Avenue Library site project moved to IA 2.
Broadway Villas (Complete construction by December 2012) Broadway Villas (94th/Broadway) New construction of 48-unit or rental senior housing. Completed in Year 3 - Identify alternative funding source to plug gap.
Crenshaw Branch Library site housing project (Hyde Park Library) Agency-owned site to be developed for five unit units of affordable homeownership. ON HOLD. The prospective developer withdrew from the project due to the housing market downturn. RFPs to housing developers were sent in March 2009, and no responses were received. No deliverables for 2011.
Affordable Housing 1.3 Grants - Handyworker/Home secure Program will have 1,950 units completed. (By 2012)
1.4 rental units - Affordable Housing Trust Fund Program will have 1,250 units completed. (By 2012)
1.5 rental units - Affordable Housing Bond Program will have 221 units completed. (By 2012)
* On balance the Trust Fund program in conjunction with the Bond Program will provide the affordable rental units.
1.6 neighborhood stabilization Program1.6.1 Provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation and re-occupancy of 200 foreclosed dwelling units in south Los Angeles. (By 2012 LAHD) Actual / Commitment
50Grants 877/350 633/370 718/390 410 430 2228/1,950
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Units 109/96 46/125 0/125 33 33 155/412
Year 2008 2009 2010* 2011 2012 Total
Rentals 427/250 182/250 227/250 250 250 836/1,250
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Financing 4/40 207/40 80 40 211/200
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
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1.7 Jordan Downs Housing Development to be completed. (By 2012)
Completed Year 2: Acquisition of the 21 Acre Parcel adjacent to Jordan Downs. Completed Year 3: Draft Specific Plan for Jordan Downs. Completed Year 4: Summer Night Lights MOU and One Economy for a Digital Connectors Program at Jordan Downs.
1.8 Adams Montclair a mixed-use project
Completed Year 1: Escrow for acquisition of the property. Completed Year 3: Install perimeter fencing to secure the site.(ON HOLD due to market conditions)
1.9 Jefferson Wellington
Completed in Year 2: Properties acquired
Completed In Year 3: the Commercial Relocation
1.10 Amcal sunrise Apartments A 46-unit senior affordable housing project with
community room and courtyard. Project added inYeAr 3 (By 2012)
Completed In Year 3: Verify all project financing is secured to commence project
Completed In Year 3: Break ground on construction
1.11 Vermont Avenue Apartments Is 49 units of multi-family affordable housing,
targeting “kinship care” families. Project added in YeAr 3 (By 2012)
Completed In Year 3: Obtain construction & permanent financing.
Completed In Year 3: Complete construction drawings and entitlement process.
1.12 Mercy Jefferson Park Is a multi-phased mixed-use development with at least 120
units of affordable family housing and 9,000 sq ft of commercial retail space. Project
added in YeAr 3 (By 2012)
Completed In Year 3: Review and finalize proforma for proposed housing project.
Completed In Year 3: Execute DDA with developer.
1.13 Casa de rosas - Women’s emergency/Transitional shelter
is a 18 beds and 32 srOs shelter. Project added in YeAr 3 (By 2012)
Completed In Year 3: Stabilize property by completing emergency repairs.
Completed In Year 3: Issue RFP to identify permanent owner/operator.
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Initiative Area 2 IMPrOVe AnD eXPAnD reTAIL OPPOrTunITIes
Goal/Project: To improve and expand the South LA residents access to quality and affordable
consumer merchandise.
Purpose: To ensure that South LA residents have adequate choices for consumer goods and
additional opportunities for employment and local business creation.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Isabel rivero 213-977-1681
Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
Michelle Banks-Ordone 213-368-0611
Charlotte Brimmer 323-249-1497
Jennifer Barrera 323-290-2802
Billy Chun 323-290-2803
Margie Francia 323-290-2806
Oscar Ixco 213-922-7814
Jenna Gulager 213-977-1711
Curt Gibbs 213-922-7811
Aaron Ledet 323-249-1499
Jenny scanlin 213-922-7825support: Mayor’s Office Christopher Pearson 213-978-0743 CDD ninoos Benjamin 213-744-7392 sergio samayoa 213-744-9049 raed elaraj 213-744-9377 Planning Faisal roble 213-978-1168
CD 8, 9, 10 and 15 Programs (Outcomes or Deliverables):
2.1 Healthy Food retailing
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Jenny scanlin 213-922-7825
support: Mayor’s Office Christopher Pearson 213-978-0743
2.1.1 Bring 2 new convenience stores into program for rehabilitation.
(By July 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
2.1.2 Launch Foodies Guide website. (By October 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
2.1.3 Launch food basket program. (By August 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
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Projects (Outcomes or Deliverables):
2.2. Midtown Crossing
377,000-square foot retail center at Pico and san Vicente.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Michelle Banks-Ordone 213-368-0611
support: CDD ninoos Benjamin 213-744-7392
2.2.1 Provide loan funding. (By June 2011, Sergio Samayoa)
2.2.2 Secure second anchor tenant. (By July 2011, Michelle Banks-Ordone)
2.3 Crenshaw Gateway
Proposed mixed-use project at Adams and Crenshaw Boulevard.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Michelle Banks-Ordone 213-368-0611
2.3.2 Issue an RFP for additional phases (By August 2011, Michelle Banks-Ordone).
2.4 Wattstar Theatre
Proposed cinema and education center at 103rd street and Graham Avenue.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Charlotte Brimmer 323-249-1497
support: CDD ninoos Benjamin 213-744-7392
2.4.1 Execution of lease agreement (By January 2011, Charlotte Brimmer)
2.4.2 Review and approve financing plan (By January 2011, Charlotte Brimmer)
2.4.3 Commence construction (By April 2011, Charlotte Brimmer)
2.5 Martin Luther king, Jr. shopping Center
rehabilitation and possible expansion of a 100,000-square foot shopping center at 103rd
street and Grandee Avenue.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Aaron Ledet 323-249-1499
2.5.1 Identify existing conditions. (By March 2011, Aaron Ledet)
2.5.2 Finalize scope of development. (By June 2011, Aaron Ledet)
2.5.3 Begin schematic design drawings. (By August 2011, Aaron Ledet)
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2.6 Broadway/Manchester
19,000-square foot shopping center at Broadway and Manchester Avenue.
Project is not feasible. The project cannot move forward as no developer can assemble the
site. One property owner is not willing to sell his property.
2.7 Marlton square
22-acre mixed-use development at Martin Luther king, Jr. Boulevard and Marlton Avenue.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Margie Francia 323-290-2806
support: CDD ninoos Benjamin 213-744-7392
2.7.1 Finance acquisition of parcels. (By March 2011, Sergio Samayoa)
2.7.2 Release RFP for retail development proposals. (By June 2011, Margie Francia)
2.7.3 Select development team. (By September 2011, Margie Francia)
2.8 Vermont/Manchester shopping Center
Proposed 100,000-square foot shopping center at 84th street and Vermont Avenue.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Jennifer Barrera 323-290-2802
On hold: Still in litigation. Pending legal outcome, potential deliverables would be:
1) issue RFP and 2) select developer.
2.9 Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Mall
977,000 square foot shopping center at Martin Luther king, Jr. and Crenshaw Boulevard.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Billy Chun 323-290-2803
2.9.1 Review and approve permit/design applications for theater and exterior renovations.
(By June 2011, Billy Chun)
2.10 Figueroa Corridor
Figueroa Corridor from santa Monica Freeway to king Boulevard will focus on mixed-use
and TOD activities, infrastructure improvements, streetscape funding and design.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Jennifer Barrera 323-290-2802
2.10.1 Complete initial concept plan. (By March 2011, Jennifer Barrera)
2.10.2 Complete streetscape design guide. (By August 2011, Jennifer Barrera)
2.10.3 Complete contruction drawings. (By February 2011, Jennifer Barrera)
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2.11 Vermont Corridor
Vermont Corridor from santa Monica Freeway to king Boulevard improvements.will focus
on mixed-use and TOD activities and infrastructure improvements.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Jennifer Barrera 323-290-2802
Project completed in Year 1
2.12 Washington Boulevard
redevelop the south side of Washington Boulevard from Los Angeles street to Maple
Avenue. The proposed project is a multi-phased mixed-use development with at least 120
units of affordable housing and 9,000 sq ft of commercial retail space on the ground
floor. Phase 1 involves development of CrA/LA-owned property located at 1901 santee
street.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Jenny scanlin 213-922-7825
2.12.1 Complete DDA with Mercy Housing. (January 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
2.12.2 Submit TCAC application. (By July 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
2.12.3 Start construction on Phase 1. (By October 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
2.13 Central Village
46,000-square foot retail center at 2000 s. Central Avenue.
Project completed in Year 3.
2.14 Adams and Central Mixed use
17,000-square foot commercial center at 1011 e. Adams Boulevard.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Oscar Ixco 213-922-7814
2.14.1 Lease up of remaining retail sites. (By March 2011, Oscar Ixco)
2.15 slauson Central retail Plaza
80,000-square foot retail center.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Jenny scanlin 213-922-7825
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2.15.1 Complete entitlements and permitting. (By March 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
2.15.2 Complete environmental cleanup. (By June 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
2.15.3 Apply for DTSC sign-off. (By June 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
2.15.4 Start construction. (By August 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
2.15.5 Complete construction (By February 2012, Jenny Scanlin)
2.16 Hoover/Manchester (Bethany square) Mixed-use
new construction of a mixed-use commercial/residential project consisting of five
sites along Hoover street and Manchester Avenue. The total commercial square
footage in the project is estimated to be 30,900 sq. ft and there are 246 residential
units projected for the entire project.
On Hold: due to economic conditions Project will not be released for 2011. If financing
becomes available in 2012 Start Site F Commercial Office/Retail construction at Manchester
Aver/Hoover N.W. corner.
2.17 54th/Crenshaw Mixed-use
new construction of commercial retail center project of approximately 18,000 square
feet.
Project is not feasible and will not move forward and should be removed from the SLA Initiatives.
Developer is selling the property and not pursuing redevelopment. Property owner no longer
interested. The housing market cannot sustain the project.
2.18 District square
Proposed retail-commercial project located near the proposed MTA exposition/Crenshaw
rail line station on a 6.5 acre site at the intersection of rodeo road and Crenshaw Blvd
(3570-3670 Crenshaw Blvd ). Approximately 300,000 sF of retail in a two-story structure
with 1 level of subterranean parking; national anchor tenant and ancillary retail.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Michelle Banks Ordone 213-368-0611
2.18.1 Provide $22.674M Section 108 Loan for a retail complex at Crenshaw & Rodeo.
(By March 2011, Sergio Sameyoa)
2.18.2 Construction start. (By May 2011, Michelle Banks-Ordone)
2.19 Fresh & easy at 52nd and Crenshaw
stand-alone Fresh & easy grocery store to go on former Ford dealership.
Project added in Year 3
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Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Billy Chun 323-290-2803
2.19.1 CRA/LA will monitor construction activities. (By June 2011, Billy Chun)
2.20 Maverick Flats
Acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing nightclub and restaurant, and acquisition of
a separate adjacent parking lot at 4225 south Crenshaw Blvd project added in Year 3.
Project is not feasible. CRA/LA is no longer acting as conduit for Community Development Block
Grant funds for this project. Remove from South LA Initiative.
2.21 Bethune Library site
Also known as the exposition Park Library site. The site is located at the northwest
corner of 37th and Vermont (3671 south Vermont Avenue), adjacent to the usC campus.
The site is a redevelopment opportunity for a commercial or mixed use project. Project
was added in Year 3.
2.21.1 Convene Review Panel to select most qualified proposal. (By February 2011, Billy Chun)
2.21.2 Execute ENA with selected consultant. (Billy Chun by June 2011)
2.22 Mercado La Paloma
rehabilitation of commercial and office space with seventeen retail tenant spaces and six
nonprofits at 3655 south Grand Avenue. Project was added in Year 3.
2.22.2 Hold grand re-opening. (By February 2011, By Jenny Scanlin)
2.23 Crenshaw Vision Plan
10-Point plan to improve commercial and pedestrian environment along Crenshaw
Boulevard. Project was added in Year 3.
2.23.1 Secure executed grant agreement from the State
(By January 2011, Michelle Banks-Ordone)
2.23.2 Public Improvements - Issue RFP for a consultant for Construction Drawings and
Required Permits. (By January 2011, Michelle Banks-Ordone)
2.23.3 Complete schematic designs for public improvements
(By April 2011, Michelle Banks-Ordone)
2.23.4 Issue RFP for Parking District Plan. (By December 2011, Michelle Banks-Ordone)
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2.24 Washington Boulevard streetscape
Is a pedestrian streetscape improvements between Figueroa street and Alameda street.
Project was added in Year 3.
2.24.1 Issue RFP for design and engineering of project. (By January 2011, Oscar Ixco)
2.24.2 Hire design firm and commence design and engineering phase.
(By August 2011, Oscar Ixco)
2.24.3 Complete design and engineering phase. (By October 2011, Oscar Ixco)
2.25 safe routes to school
school pedestrian streetscape improvement project at 401 east 40th Place. Project was
added in Year 3.
2.25.1 Issue RFP for design and engineering of project. (By January 2011, Oscar Ixco)
2.25.2 Hire design firm and commence design and engineering phase.
(By June 2011, Oscar Ixco)
2.25.3 Complete design and engineering phase. (By August 2011, Oscar Ixco)
2.26 Manchester Library site
The Feasibility and Market analysis completed in Year 2 indicates that the area may
support commercial development.
2.26.1 Assist developer with identifying tenant/user for site. (By April 2011, Billy Chun)
2.26.2 Finalize term sheet for proposed project. (By October 2011, Billy Chun)
Five-year plan 2012 targets for this Initiative:
2.1 Healthy Food retailing - Completion Date: 2012
Completed Year 1: Contact 12 retailers within retail development community and 10 in
Year 2.
Completed In Year 3: Create a list of regional grocers in South Los Angeles.
Completed In Year 3: Meet with three regional grocers in 2010 regarding expansion,
rehabilitation, or relocation of facilities in South Los Angeles for a total of 25.
2.2 Midtown Crossing - Completion Date: 2012
Completed Year 1:
Phase I: Acquire 177,000-square foot MTA station and small retail tenants.
Phase II: Secure a Larger Anchor Tenant - execute a revised development agreement. Total
project cost is $114 million. CRA contributed $4.3 million in bond proceeds. CDD contributed
$8.8 million Section 108 loan.
Year 2008 2009 2010 Total
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Completed In Year 3: Secure Anchor Tenant
Completed In Year 3: Start Phase II construction
Completed In Year 3: Provide an additional $8.3 million in Section 108 financing.
2.3 Crenshaw Gateway - Completion Date: 2012
Phase I of Rosa Parks Villas includes 59 affordable housing units and one manager’s unit, for a
total of 60 housing units.
Completed Year 1: Begin construction of Phase 1: Rosa Parks Villas.
Completed Year 3: Construction of Phase 1 of Rosa Parks Villas. Received a Certificate of
Occupancy.
2.4 Wattstar Theatre - Completion Date: 2012
Issuance of Bonds. (By June 2011, ninoos Benjamin Year 4)
Completed in Year 3: Resolve EIR issues related to converting Graham Avenue into one-way
street from 103rd Street to 104th Street.
Completed in Year 3: Present DDA to CRA/LA Board.
Completed in Year 3: Authorization to Enter a Lease Agreement
2.5 Martin Luther king Jr. shopping Center - Completion Date: 2012
rehabilitation and possible expansion of a 100,000-square foot shopping center at 103rd
street and Grandee Avenue.
2.6 Broadway/Manchester - Completion Date: Project is not feasible
The project cannot move forward as no developer can assemble the site. One property
owner is not willing to sell his property.
2.7 Marlton square - Completion Date: 2012
Completed in Year 2: Released over $10M to finance the acquisition of the parcels.
Completed in Year 3: Issue RFQ for retail development proposals.
2.8 Vermont/Manchester shopping Center - Completion Date: On hold.
still in litigation. Pending legal outcome, potential deliverables would be: 1) issue rFP and
2) select developer
2.9 Baldwin Hills/Crenshaw Mall - Completion Date: 2012
Due to market conditions.
Completed in Year 1: Receive retail expansion plan from developer. (Billy Chun)
2.10 Figueroa Corridor
Completion Date: Ongoing 10-15 year build out.
Completed in Year 1: Groundbreaking at University Gateway on July 10, 2008.
Completed in Year 1: Fabrication and installation of synthetic turf and portable cover for
soccer fields at Expo Park
Completed in Year 2: Soccer fields at Expo Park.
Completed in Year 3: Streetscape Funding and Design; Contract with architect and with the
State and held community meetings.
2.11 Vermont Corridor - streetscape project
Project Completed in Year 1 - streetscape improvements included the planting of 31
24-inch box Jacarandas and 71 palm trees, the installation of approximately 17,000 sq ft
of new sidewalk, and the installation of 558 shrubs around the palms along with a fully
automated irrigation system (which is maintained by usC).
2.12 Washington Boulevard (Washington from Flower to san Pedro)
Completion Date: 2012
Completed in Year 2: the acquisition of the “La Opinion” site in 2009
2.13 Central Village - Completion Date: 2010
The project is a mixed-use affordable housing project with rental housing and ground
floor retail space .
Project completed in Year 3: The Central Village project was completed in 2010. Superior
Grocery occupies 33,000 sq ft of retail space and contains a bakery, tortilleria, fresh seafood
counter, and carneceria. The market opened in January 2010. Project is completed.
2.14 Adams and Central Mixed use - Completion Date: 2012
Completed in Year 3: occupancy by Fresh n’ Easy
2.15 slauson Central retail Plaza - Completion Date: 2012
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2.16 Hoover/Manchester Mixed-use - (Bethany square)
(On-hold due to market conditions) site e construction of 46 “For sale” work force
condominiums that are 2,150 sq ft of commercial/retail at Hoover between 85th and
Manchester west side of Hoover.
Completed in Year 2: Loan to acquire parcels C & D. Parcel A was sold and is no longer part
of the project.
Completed In Year 3: Disperse acquisition loan for Phase I (sites C and D); construction of 80
low income rentals for seniors and 13,973 sq. Ft. of commercial/retail construction at Hoover
between 83rd and 85th Westside of Hoover.
2.17 54th/Crenshaw Commercial retail - Project is not feasible.
This project will not move forward and should be removed from the sLA Initiatives.
Developer is selling the property and not pursuing redevelopment. Property owner no
longer interested. The housing market cannot sustain the project.
new construction of commercial retail center project of approximately 18,000 square
feet. estimated completion date:
2.18 District square - Construction start Date (2011)
Completed in Year 2: Community benefits negotiations which include a local hiring rate,
prevailing wage jobs, development of an underused lot, remediation of a contaminated
site, increasing commercial/retail shopping opportunities in an underserved area, providing
neighborhood-serving retail, and participating in and supporting the Greater Crenshaw/Leimert
Park Business Improvement District.
Completed in Year 3: Present OPA to Board.
Completed in Year 3: Determination of Remediation.
2.19 Fresh & easy at 52nd and Crenshaw - Completion Date:
stand-alone Fresh & easy grocery store to go on former Ford dealership.
Completed in Year 3: Project received entitlement approval from Planning Commission for
construction.
2.20 Maverick Flats - Completion Date: Project is not feasible.
Acquisition and rehabilitation of an existing nightclub and restaurant, and acquisition
of a separate adjacent parking lot at 4225 south Crenshaw Blvd project added in Year 3.
CrA/LA is no longer acting as conduit for Community Development Block Grant funds
for this project. remove from south LA Initiative.
Completed in Year 3: Receipt of CDBG funds.
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2.21 Bethune Library site - Completion Date (2012)
Will be replaced with residential, commercial or mixed-use development on 34,000sF on
Vermont Avenue across from usC.
Completed in Year 3: Demolish vacant library
2.22. Mercado La Paloma - Completion Date (2012)
rehabilitation of commercial and office space with seventeen retail tenant spaces and six
nonprofits.
2.23 Crenshaw Vision Plan - Completion Date (2012)
10-Point plan to improve commercial and pedestrian environment along Crenshaw
Boulevard.
2.24 Washington Boulevard - Completion Date (2012)
streetscape is a pedestrian streetscape improvements between Figueroa street and
Alameda street.
Completed in Year 3: Field review and environmental documentation to obtain Caltrans’
authorization to proceed with design and engineering phase.
2.25 safe routes to school (richard Lizarraga es) - Completion Date (2012)
school pedestrian streetscape improvement project. This project was added Year 3.
Completed in Year 3: Field review and environmental documentation to obtain Caltrans’
authorization to proceed with design and engineering phase.
2.26 Manchester Library site - Completion Date (2012)
The Feasibility and Market analysis completed in Year 2 indicates that the area may
support commercial development.
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Initiative Area 3 rePOsITIOn InDusTrIAL LAnDs
Initiative Goal: To utilize and retain South LA industrial land to create quality employment
for local residents. Attract and/or create industries that will contribute to the environmental
and social health of South LA.
Purpose: To eliminate environmental blight conditions on industrial land, create new business
opportunities, and ensure that South LA residents have adequate opportunities for employment.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Isabel rivero 213-977-1681
Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
Margie Francia 323-290-2806
Jenny scanlin 213-922-7825
support: CDD Joanne Lu 213-744-9346
sergio samayoa 213-744-9049
May smith 213-744-9360
raed elaraj 213-744-9377
BOE Julia Moye 213-978-2074
CD 15 Gordon Teuber 310-732-4515
Mayor’s Office
Council District Offices 8, 9, 10 and 15
Programs (Outcomes or Deliverables):
3.1 Industrial Capital Investment Program
Projects will be specifically targeted at the Industry Clusters identified through CDD’s
economic Development strategy. each project in this Initiative area (e.g., Calko steel)
that includes the issuance of loans from CDD will identify the loan agreement as a
milestone in its respective goal.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CDD sergio samayoa 213-744-9049
3.1.1 Issue a total of $20 million in loans and bonds to South LA industrial projects via the
Section 108 Loan Guaranty program and Recovery Zone Facility Bond programs. (By December
2011, Sergio Samayoa)
3.2 Attract Manufacturing Industries to the Goodyear Tract
Attract, create and/or rehabilitate industries within the Goodyear Tract to revitalize the
industrial area. The Goodyear Tract is the largest contiguous, self contained industrial
area in the City of L.A. Goals 3.7, 3.8, 3.9 and 3.10, listed below, are projects within the
Goodyear Tract.
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Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Jenny scanlin 213-922-7825
support (3.2.6): CDD sergio samayoa 213-744-9049
3.2.1 Complete South Los Angeles Industrial Tract (SLAIT) Strategic Plan.
(By January 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
3.2.2 Begin outreach based on results of SLAIT. (By March 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
3.2.3 Goodyear Tract - previously 3.3
3.2.3.1 Begin outreach based on results of SLAIT. (By February 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
3.2.4 Calko steel expansion - previously 3.7
This project involves remediation and redevelopment of a 2-acre vacant lot in the Goodyear
Industrial Tract, currently owned by General Electric, into a light manufacturing facility and
office space. The site is located on 6900 Stanford Avenue and will be occupied by Calko Steel,
which manufactures ornamental tubing, base plates, and other sheet metal projects, allowing
them to expand their manufacturing capacity.
3.2.4.1 Provide $1.5M loan. (By March 2011, Sergio Samayoa)
3.2.4.2 Complete financing for project. (By March 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
3.2.4.3 Complete environmental clean up. (By June 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
3.2.4.4 Begin construction. (By September 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
3.2.5 salsbury Industry expansion - previously 3.8
On hold: The project did not move forward because Salsbury was not able to come to agreement on land value with the seller of the 4-acre site. To date, they have not found another expansion site for their business.
3.2.6 Avalon - previously 3.9
The project is located on a 2-acre property at 6800 Avalon Boulevard in the Goodyear Tract and
involves the acquisition, rehabilitation, and expansion of an existing industrial property.
3.2.6.1 Complete Relocation. (By March 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
3.2.6.2 Start Contruction. (By March 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
3.2.7 59th street Industrial Project - previously 3.10
The proposed Project involves the remediation and rehabilitation of a 42,100 square foot
industrial building at 812 East 59th Street in the Goodyear Tract for reuse as a state of the art
manufacturing facility for a cutting and finishing business which will be locating to the City of
Los Angeles from Southgate.
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3.2.7.1 Begin construction. (By January 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
3.2.7.2 Complete rehabilitation (By August 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
3.2.7.3 Complete initial occupancy. (By November 2011, Jenny Scanlin)
Projects (Outcomes or Deliverables):
3.3 Lanzit Industrial Tract - Development of an industrial park at the Lanzit Industrial
Tract, which is bounded by 108th street on the north, Lanzit Avenue on the south,
Wadsworth Avenue on the west, and Central Avenue on the east.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CDD raed elaraj 213-744-9377
sergio samayoa 213-744-9049
support: BOE Julia Moye 213-978-2074
CD 15 Gordon Teuber 310-732-4515
3.3.1 Execute Contract. (By March 2011, Raed Elaraj and Sergio Samayoa)
3.3.2 Begin construction. (By March 2011, Raed Elaraj and Sergio Samayoa)
3.4 60th and Western Avenue - Develop a 2.8-acre site at 5975 Western Avenue (northwest
corner of Western and 60th street) for industrial or manufacturing facility.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Margie Francia 323-290-2806
3.4.1 Release RFP for developer. (By June 2011, Margie Francia)
3.4.2 Select Development Team (By September 2011, Margie Francia)
3.5 La Cienega - Jefferson - Development of two high rise towers and a four-level parking
structure providing a catalytic development that would spur revitalization of the La
Cienega/Jefferson TOD surrounding the La Cienega expo Line light rail station.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CDD sergio samayoa 213-744-9049
3.5.1 Obtain Construction financing. (By June 2011, Sergio Samayoa)
3.5.2 Begin Construction. (By June 2011, Sergio Samayoa)
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Five-year plan 2012 targets for this Initiative:
3.1 Industrial Capital Investment Program - Completion date: By 2012
Program will provide $100 million in loans and bonds to south LA industrial projects
by 2012.
3.2 Attract Manufacturing - estimated completion date: Continue past 2012
3.2.5 On Hold
3.2.6 Completed in Year 3: CRA Board approval of $1.4 million loan.
3.2.7 Completed in Year 3: Execute DDA.
3.3 Lanzit Industrial Tract - Completion Date: By 2012
3.4 60th and Western Avenue - Completion Date: By 2012
3.5 La Cienega - Jefferson - Completion Date: By 2012
Annual 7.55M 28.95M 2.56M 0 0 39.6M
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Projected 20M 20M 20M 20M 20M 100M
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Initiative Area 4 neIGHBOrHOODs AnD QuALITY OF LIFe
Initiative Goal: Focus initiatives in four Neighborhood-Based Development areas while
completing infrastructure goals in the South LA Region to create an immediate sense of
neighborhood and restore community and investor confidence in South Los Angeles.
Purpose: To enhance the quality of life in the South Los Angeles neighborhoods.
Persons responsible:
Lead: BOE Julia Moye 213-978-2074
support: LADOT Jay kim 213-972-8476
Planning Faisal roble 213-978-1168
Mayor’s Office Christopher Pearson 213-978-0743
CRA Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
Council District Offices 8, 9, 10 and 15
Programs (Outcomes or Deliverables):
4.1 secure state Bond Money
In november 2006 voters authorized almost $43B for Propositions 1B, 1C, 1D, 1e and
84. These bond measures authorized the creation of about 90 programs administered by
more than 25 different agencies. While the City of Los Angeles is not eligible to receive
funding for the majority of the programs, there are some significant infrastructure related
competitive grant programs that we will be eligible for. each grant program will open for
applications at different times. At the time that each grant program opens for applications,
each agency eligible to receive funding would be required to complete the application.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CRA Dalila sotelo 213-977-1636
Billy Chun 213-977-1802
support: Mayor’s Office Christopher Pearson 213-978-0743
BOE Ted Allen 213-847-0577
Housing Claudia Monterrosa 213-808-8650
4.1.1 Project Complete. City agencies to secure Grant funding for two projects has been
completed and exceeded. (see 5yr target for detail)
4.2 Los Angeles City neighborhood street Improvement
Improve the following infrastructure elements: street paving, sidewalk reconstruction,
street tree trimming, street lighting, traffic enhancement and safety, and traffic
congestion relief. support the passage of a Bond to continue these efforts as
appropriate.
Persons responsible:
Lead: BSS nazario sauceda 213-847-3333
keith Mozee 213-847-3200
nick Lopez 213-847-2973
ron Lorenzen 213-847-3077
4.2.1 Trim 15,000 trees. (By December 2012, Ron Lorenzen)
(On hold - Due to budget cuts in the Urban Forestry Division, no scheduled/programmatic
pruning is being performed. Emergencies only.)
4.2.2 Repair 8 miles of sidewalk. (By December 2012, Nick Lopez)
(On hold - City’s Fiscal Year 09-10 and 10-11 Budgets did not allocate any funding for sidewalk
repairs (previously general funded).
4.2.3 Complete approximately 25 miles of street resurfacing in South Los Angeles.
(By December 2011, Keith Mozee)
4.3 Master Transportation Plan
Persons responsible:
Lead: LADOT Michael Davies 213-972-8477
support: Planning Faisal roble 213-978-1168
4.3.1 Completed in Year 2 (see 5yr target for detail)
4.4 Infrastructure Capacity Assessment Program
Persons responsible:
Lead: BOS Mario Dimzon 323-342-6260
Brent Lorscheider 323-342-6236
support: None
4.4.1 Crenshaw Corridor (Five secondary sewer basins):
4.4.1.1 Complete one plan for SSBP for basin No.H16 (By December 2011, Mario
Dimzon)
4.4.2 Watts Area (One secondary sewer basin)
4.4.2.1 Remaining activity is scheduled for year 5
4.4.3 Goodyear Tract (Four secondary sewer basins) Remaining activity is scheduled for Year 5.
4.4.4 Central Avenue Corridor (Five secondary sewer basins)
Remaining activity scheduled for Year 5.
4.4.5 South LA Area [outside focus area (10 secondary sewer basins)]
Remaining activity scheduled for Year 5.
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4.5 nuisance Abatement Program
Persons responsible:
Lead: B & S Leo Fuller 323-789-4843
support: Planning Faisal roble 213-978-1168
4.5.1 Gain compliance on 140 Citywide Nuisance Abatement Program (CNAP) cases.
(By December 2011, Leo Fuller)
4.5.2 Complete 1,150 annual inspections Annual Inspection Monitoring (AIM) Program. (By
December 2011, Leo Fuller)
4.5.3 Gain compliance on 3,500 PACE (Pro-Active Code Enforcement) cases. (By December
2011, Leo Fuller)
4.5.4 Gain compliance on 1540 General Code Enforcement cases. (By December 2011, Leo Fuller) General
Enforcement includes: commercial complaints and referrals, the Citation Unit, Sign Enforcement.
4.6 energy efficiency Program
4.6.1 Energy Saver program.
This program was completed in Year 2
4.6.2 Power reliability program.
This program was completed in Year 2
Projects (Outcomes or Deliverables):
4.7 Public Buildings
Persons responsible:
Lead: BOE Julia Moye 213-978-2074
support: None
Project Completed. City agencies to construct or upgrade six public buildings has been completed
and exceeded. (see 5yr target for detail) No deliverables for Year 4.
4.8 recreational Parks
Persons responsible:
Lead: BOE Julia Moye 213-978-2074
support: None
4.8.1 Construct the Norman Houston Park – Outdoor Improvements – Phase 1B.
(By September 2011, Julia Moye)
4.8.2 Construct the Rancho Cienega Soccer Field Replacement. (By September 2011, Julia Moye)
4.8.3 Construct the Rancho Cienega Sports Complex – ADA Restrooms.
(By September 2011, Julia Moye)
4.8.4 Construct the Rancho Cienega Sports Complex – Tennis Courts Renovations.
(By September 2011, Julia Moye)
4.8.5 Construct the Benny Potter UAP-Restroom. (By September 2011, Julia Moye)
4.8.6 Construct the Westside Park Rainwater Irrigation Project.
(By December 2011, Julia Moye)
4.9 Infrastructure (streets, stormwater, sewer, street Lighting, etc.)
Persons responsible:
Lead: BOE Julia Moye 213-978-2074
BSL James Quigley 213-847-1459
BOS Adel Hagekhalil 213-485-2210
support: None
4.9.1 Construct Don Rodolfo Drainage Improvement. (By June 2011, Julia Moye)
4.9.2 Construct SSRP S15 Grand Avenue and 58th Street. (By October 2011, Julia Moye)
4.9.3 Vermont Avenue - Slauson Avenue to 74th Street - $1,400,000 replacement of 124
streetlights. (December 2011, James Quigley)
4.10 Vision Theater
City renovation of the former Leimert movie house for an expanded stage, box office,
dressing rooms, ADA and Building Code safety compliance, new classrooms, and
expanded use capability for performing arts.
Persons responsible:
Lead: BOE ejike Mbaruguru 213-473-9790
support: DCA ernest Dillihay 213-202-5524
B & S Leo Fuller 323-789-4843
CRA Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
Design of the Vision Theater has been completed. Construction of the first phases has begun
and will be completed and reported in Year 5.
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4.11 strategically Plant and Maintain 10,000 Trees in south Los Angeles
Persons responsible:
Lead: Mayor Lisa sarno (213) 922-9725
BSS nazario sauceda 213-847-3333
support: Urban Forestry ron Lorenzen 213-847-3077
LA Conservation Corp Magen shearer 323-664-9196 x 102
Northeast Trees Aaron Thomas 323-441-8634
Hollywood Beautification sharyn romano 323-962-2163
4.11.1 Plant 2,000 trees. (By December 2011, Lisa Sarno (213) 922-9725 )
4.12 rehabilitate swimming Pools in south Los Angeles
Persons responsible:
Lead: R & P regina Adams 213-928-9033
support: BOE Julia Moye 213-978-2074
B & S Leo Fuller 323-789-4843
4.12.1 Start construction of 109th Street Pool and Bath House.(On Hold due to budget
constraints)
Five-year plan 2012 targets for this Initiative:
PrOGrAM
4.1 secure state Bond Money
City agencies eligible for State bond money wrote proposals to secure funding for two projects
addressing infrastructure needs of South LA.
A $30 million Infill Infrastructure Grant application for Central Avenue and a $16 million Infill
Infrastructure grant application for the Crenshaw Corridor. The Crenshaw Corridor Project
received $15 million in Prop 1C funds.
The following projects received Prop 84 funding in 2010:
Ord & Yale Street Park ($4,999,705)
Slauson-Wall Park ($4,999,933)
Nevin Avenue Elementary School Park ($2,898,340)
New Park - 3670 Wilshire Blvd. ($5,000,000)
Lafayette Park Expansion ($5,000,000)
New Park - La Mirada ($1,223,300)
4.2 Los Angeles City neighborhood street Improvement will trim 60,000 trees, repair 32
miles of sidewalk, and complete 125 miles of street resurfacing. (By December 2012)
4.3 Master Transportation Plan study was COMPLETED in Year 2
4.4 Infrastructure Capacity Assessment Program:
Completed in Year 1: the South Los Angeles Primary Sewer Master Plan.
(Sewers larger than 15”)
Completed in Year 1: Assessment and planning of all 30 miles of primary sewers as part of the
South Los Angeles Primary Sewer Master Plan.
Completed in Year 1: Three South LA Area plans SSBP for Basins Nos. S05, S06, and S09.
4.4.1 Crenshaw Corridor (Five secondary sewer basins):
Complete 1 plan for SSBP for Basin No. H06. (By June 2012)
Completed in Year 2: Three Crenshaw Corridor SSBP for Basins Nos. A02, S02, and S03.
4.4.2 Watts Area (one secondary sewer basin)
Complete 1 plan for SSBP for Basin No. Z18. (By June 2012)
4.4.3 Goodyear Tract (four secondary sewer basins)
Complete 2 plans for SSBP for Basin Nos. S07 and S08. (By June 2012)
Completed in Year 2: one Goodyear Tract plan for SSBP for Basin No. S15.
Completed In Year 3: one plan for SSBP for basin No. S12.
4.4.4 Central Avenue Corridor (5 secondary sewer basins)
4.4.4.2 Complete 3 plans for SSBP for Basin Nos. S16, N03 and N06. (By June 2012)
Completed in Year 3: one Central Avenue Corridor plan for SSBP for Basin No.
N02.and N07.
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Miles of Sidewalk Repair 0 2.35/8 0/8 0 8 2.35/32
Miles of Street Resurfacing 23/50 26/25 35/25 25 25 84/125
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Trees Trimmed 0 11,471/ 800/ 0 12,271/ 15,000 15,000 /15,000 15.000 60,000
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Assess Secondary Sewer Miles 157/157 67/67 22/22 18 125 246/389
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Assess Secondary Sewer Plans 5/5 1/1 3/1 1 7 9/9
Assess Secondary Sewer Miles 102/102 0/0 0 0 37 102/139
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Assess Secondary Sewer Plans 3/3 0/0 0 0 2 3/5
4.4.5 South LA Area (outside focus area (10 secondary sewer basins)
4.4.5.1 Complete SSBP for Basins No. S13, S01, S04, S10, S11, S14 and S17
(By December 2012, Mario Dimzon)
4.4.6 Assess nine plans for SSBP including 389 miles of secondary sewers in four focus areas.
(By June 2012)
4.4.7 Assess all five plans for SSBP including 139 miles of secondary sewers in South LA
outside four focus areas. (By June 2012)
4.5 nuisance Abatement Program will have gained compliance on 18,500 cases brought
into compliance by the completion date of December 2012.
4.5.1 Achieve compliance on 400 Citywide Nuisance Abatement Program (CNAP) cases.
(By December 2012)
4.5.2 Achieve compliance on 2,900 Annual Inspection Monitoring (AIM) cases.
(By December 2012)
4.5.3 Achieve compliance on 10,500 Pro-Active Code Enforcement (PACE) cases.
(By December 2012)
4.5.4 Achieve compliance on 4,700 General Code Enforcement cases. General Enforcement
includes: commercial complaints and referrals, the Citation Unit, Sign Enforcement.
(By December 2012)
4.6 Energy Efficiency Program
This program was completed in Year 2
PrOJeCTs
4.7 Public Buildings A total of 6 Public Building projects will be completed. (By December
2012)
Completed in Year 1: Construct Watts Junior Arts Center.
Completed in Year 1: Construct Loren Miller Recreation Center.
Completed in Year 1: Construct Pico Union FS 13.
Completed in Year 1: Construct SLA FS 21.
Completed in Year 1: Construct SLA FS 64
Completed in Year 3: Construct Council District 9 Neighborhood City Hall.
Completed in Year 3: Construct South Los Angeles Fire Station 21.
Completed in Year 3: Construct Crenshaw Fire Station 94.
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Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Public Building 5/5 1/2 3/2 0/0 0 8/6
1,400/1,500
737/1,500
2657/ 1,150
/1,150
4,794/5,300
5,500/5,500
18,014/5,000
9,203/ 3,500
/3,500
32,717/ 17,500
2,500/ 2,239/ 1557/ /1,540 6,296/ 5,500 2,200 1,540 9,240
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
200/350 170/200 173/140 /140 543/690Citywide Nuisance Abatement Program (CNAP) cases brought into compliance
Annual Inspection Monitoring (AIM) cases
Pro-Active Code Enforcement (PACE) cases brought into compliance
General Code Enforcement cases brought into compliance
0 750/750 750/750
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total 0 5,000/ 5,000/ 5,000 5,000
Deliver and install 5,000 refrigerators to homes that meet eligibility criteria
Deliver and install 750 Compact Flourescent Lights in homes that meet eligibility criteria
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Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Recreational Parks 7/9 9/9 6/6 0/0 0 22/19
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Infrastructure Projects 12/12 8/10 4/7 /3 24/31
4.8 recreational Parks A total of 19 Recreational Parks projects will be completed.
(By December 2012)
Completed in Year 1: Mount Carmel Rec. Center Irrigation.
Completed in Year 1: South Broadway Pocket Park.
Completed in Year 1: Vernon Branch Library – Pocket Park.
Completed in Year 1: South LA Sports Activity Center.
Completed in Year 1: MLK Therapeutic UAP.
Completed in Year 1: Ross Snyder Synthetic Baseball Fields.
Completed in Year 1: Algin Sutton Park ADA.
Completed in Year 2: Imperial Courts.
Completed in Year 2: Benny H. Potter Universal Access Playground.
Completed in Year 2: Vermont Square Park Smart Irrigation System.
Completed in Year 2: St. James Park Smart Irrigation System.
Completed in Year 2: Watts Recreational Youth Center (ADA).
Completed in Year 2: Construct Bradley Milken Youth FC Parkin & Play Area Project.
Completed in Year 2: Slauson Recreation Center – Building Improvements.
Completed in Year 2: Gilbert Lindsey Recreation Center - Phase II.
Completed in Year 2: Ross Snyder Recreation Center – Parking Lot.
Completed in Year 3: Bradley Milken Youth and Family Parking and Play Area.
Completed in Year 3: Harvard Recreation Center – Skate Park.
Completed in Year 3: Van Ness Recreation Center - Improvements.
Completed in Year 3: Fred Roberts Recreation Center – New Building.
Completed in Year 3: Loren Miller Park – Smart Irrigation.
Completed in Year 3: Norman Houston Park – Outdoor Improvements – Phase 1A
4.9 Infastracture (streets, stormwater, sewer, street Lighting) A total of 31
Infrastructure projects will be completed. (By December 2012)
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Completed in Year 1: Slauson/Van Ness/COS External Bypass.
Completed in Year 1: Vermont Relief Sewer: Grouting.
Completed in Year 1: U371.
Completed in Year 1: U372.
Completed in Year 1: Washington Bl/Flower to Grand.
Completed in Year 1: Seismically retrofit La Cienega Blvd/Ballona Creek.
Completed in Year 1: Prepare SSRP S02A Rodeo Rd. & 52nd St
Completed in Year 1: Prepare SSRP S02B La Brea Av & Crenshaw Bl.
Completed in Year 1: Oxford and Hobart Lighting District, Assessment Project-
$109,000 installation of 11 new streetlights, ornamental and modern on Oxford Avenue
between Washington Boulevard and Hobart Boulevard.
Completed in Year 2: Blackwelder Diversion Sewer Structure.
Completed in Year 2: Secondary Sewer Repair Program(SSRP) A02A Venice Boulevard and
Genesee.
Completed in Year 2: Secondary Sewer Repair Program A02B Coliseum and La Brea.
Completed in Year 2: Secondary Sewer Repair Program S09 Imperial Highway and Figueroa
Street.
Completed in Year 2: Security Lighting at Bus Stops-Unit 13 - $420,000 installation of bus
stop lighting at four bus stops in CDs 8 and 9. Total of 18 bus stops City-wide in this project.
Completed in Year 2: Hyde Park West Sets 1 & 2 (ATSAC) Estimated Cost $171,000 – 20
Streetlights.
Completed in Year 2: Hyde Park East Sets 1 & 2 (ATSAC) Estimated Cost $86,000 – 10
Streetlights.
Completed in Year 2: Harbor Gateway Phase I Sets 1, 2 and 3 (ATSAC) Estimated Cost
$285,000 – 30 Streetlights.
Completed in Year 2: Vermont Avenue- MLK to Vernon Avenue- $800,000 replacement of 39
streetlights.
Completed in Year 3: East Downtown Truck Access Improvements Phase I.
Completed in Year 3: Odor Control – Rodeo and La Cienega.
Completed in Year 3: La Cienega Interceptor Sewer Relocation - Rodeo to Jefferson.
Completed in Year 3: Construct 8 Air Treatment Units along Jefferson Blvd.
Completed in Year 3: Harbor Gateway Phase I Sets 1, 2 and 3 (ATSAC) Estimated Cost
$285,000 – 30 Streetlights.
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4.10 Vision Theater City renovation of the former Leimert movie house for an expanded
stage, box office, dressing rooms, ADA and Building Code safety compliance, new classrooms,
and expanded use capability for performing arts.
Completed in Year 3: Design of Vision Theater
Completed in Year 3: Began construction on Phases 1A and 1B of the Manchester Jr. Arts
Center/Vision Theater which will construct the new Manchester Arts Facility.
4.11 strategically Plant and Maintain 10,000 Trees in south Los Angeles Strategic
planting of 10,000 trees in South Los Angeles will be completed. (By December 2012)
4.12 rehabilitate swimming Pools in south Los Angeles Rehabilitation by design of 2
swimming pools in South Los Angeles will be completed. (By 2009)
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
2,191/2,000
1,857/2,000
1,800/2,000 2,000 2,000 5,848/
10,000Planting of Trees
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Rehabilitation of Swimming Pools 0/1 1/1 0 0 0 1/2
Initiative Area 5 reMOVe BArrIers TO sTIMuLATe DeVeLOPMenT
Initiative Goal:
This initiative focuses on improving the attractiveness of SLA to the investment community by:
1) Channeling public investment
2) Leveraging private investment
3) Removing development barriers
4) Stimulating development
Purpose/Implementation strategy:
A Working Group, comprised of members of the private, public and non-profit business sectors,
has been created to:
1) Identify South LA’s Most Critical Needs
2) Build on and Marketing South LA’s Strengths
3) Develop South LA’s Workforce
4) Optimize South LA’s Governing Resources
5) Promote and streamline Business in South LA
Persons responsible:
Lead: CDD richard Benbow 213-744-7300
Mayor’s Office Christopher Pearson 213-978-0743
support: Planning Michael LoGrande 213-978-1271
Faisal roble 213-978-1668
DPW Julia Moye 213-978-2074
CRA Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
CDD krista Phipps 213-744-9097
Council District Offices 8, 9, 10 & 15
Programs (Outcomes or Deliverables):
5.1 Channel Public Investment
Identify south LA’s most critical needs to create linkages between public resources
and the private sector. In addition to funding sources, these resources may include
incentives offered by various city departments or private institutions.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CDD richard Benbow 213-744-7300
Mayor’s Office Christopher Pearson 213-978-0743
support: DPW Julia Moye 213-978-2074
CRA Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
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5.1.1 Annual update matrix of available and underutilized resources made available through
LosAngelesWorks.org (By June 2011, Chris Pearson).
5.2 Leverage Private Investment
Implement efforts to engage private entities such as banks, non-profit and philanthropic
organizations to invest south Los Angeles Community Investment Programs.
Persons responsible:
Lead: Mayor’s Office Christopher Pearson 213-978-0743
support: CRA Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
Private Sector keith Coleman 213-944-7417
CDD krista Phipps 213-744-9097
5.2.1 Meet with South Los Angeles Brokerage Community to identify potential opportunity
sites. (By August 2011, Chris Pearson)
5.2.2 Prepare marketing brochure to engage community partners, both public and private.
(By August 2011, Chris Pearson)
5.2.3 Annually meet with at least 3 financial institutions and 3 non-profit community
development groups. (By December 2011, Chris Pearson)
5.3 remove Barriers to Development
Prepare and implement a methodology to expedite the development and delivery of
projects and partnerships in south Los Angeles.
Persons responsible:
Lead: Mayor’s Office Christopher Pearson 213-978-0743
support: CRA Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
Planning Michael LoGrande 213-978-1271
CDD krista Phipps 213-744-9097
5.3.1 Prepare a Report on development reform and the potential impacts on South Los
Angeles Development for distribution to community groups and business (By Dec 2011, Chris
Pearson)
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5.4 stimulate Development
Identify projects and development sites that are in a state of readiness to be marketed
to potential developers. expedite these projects through a coordinated effort of the City
departments involved in the development process.
Additionally, a strong advocacy group to keep South LA connected to the economic growth
will be a catalyst for bringing South LA to the attention of developers who would otherwise
be unaware of the many competitive advantages South LA has to offer. This organization may
monitor the progress of development activities under this initiative and serve as a clearing
house for information to the community.
Persons responsible:
Lead: Mayor’s Office Christopher Pearson 213-978-0743
support: CDD krista Phipps 213-744-9097
CRA Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
Planning Faisal roble 213-978-1668
Private Sector keith Coleman 213-944-7417
5.4.1 Promote and enhance small businesses surrounding the development projects at Lanzit,
Goodyear Tract, Slauson/Western, and Jordan Downs to ensure job creation opportunities
by contacting five top employers and directing other small business owners to the new
LosAngelesWorks.org website for business assistance and FirstSource for new hires.
5.4.2 Create a business plan and white paper for the South LA Revitalization Corporation and
Foundation. (By December 2011, Chris Pearson)
Five-year plan 2012 targets for this Initiative:
5.1 Channel Public Investment
Finalize the matrix of available and underutilized resources which incorporates all
updates over five years (December 2012). This matrix developed by the Community
Development Department identifies current resources available through city, county,
state, and federal agencies and departments are updated when changes to programs
occur.
Completed in Year 3: update of available and underutilized resources.
Completed in Year 3: Preparation of a marketing plan and materials to distribute to business
community. Launched on the City of Los Angeles Los Angeles Works website.
www.losangelesworks.org
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Ensure that projects and programs in South LA are funded as a result of the following
bonds, Propositions 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E (December 2012). The six Economic Departments met
regarding Propositions 1B, 1C, 1D, and 1E to prepare priority lists and write applications.
Completed in Year 1: South LA received funds through Prop 1C which provided funding for
the Crenshaw Transit Project
5.2 Leverage Private Investment
Completed in Year 2: creation of three new sustainable opportunities for public/private
partnerships which includes Lanzit, Goodyear Tract, Slauson/Western, and the Jordan Downs
Project sites. These sites have the potential for significant economic impact both for the
community as a whole and residents individually in providing career opportunities.
Completed in Year 3: met with at least 3 financial institutions and 3 non-profit community
development groups.
5.3 remove Barriers to Development
Prepare a report on City efforts to remove barriers to development.
Completed in Year 2: Three reports prepared by LAEDC have been obtained and summarized
in one single document combined with current obstacles to development that did not exist at
the point the reports were produced.
5.4 stimulate Development
Completed in Year 1: Sites selection which includes Lanizt, Goodyear Tract, Slauson/
Western, and the Jordan Downs Project. To jumpstart these projects the master plan for
Slauson/Western will used as a model for development updated for the current economy.
Develop a concept paper that will outline the function and structure of the South LA
community-based non-profit entity with an improved marketing strategy that will entice
private sector investment to South LA and create a competitive market within the area.
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Initiative Area 6 JOBs AnD WOrkFOrCe DeVeLOPMenT
Initiative Goal: To develop a plan to move low-wage, low-skill workers into living wage
jobs by increasing educational, workforce training, and placement opportunities for South LA
residents, while meeting the needs of the Los Angeles Business Community.
Purpose: To increase the livable wage employment rate of residents in South Los Angeles.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CDD richard Benbow 213-744-7300
robert sainz 213-744-7396
Manny Chavez 213-744-7124
Lisa salazar 213-744-7191
Greg Burks 213-744-7132
Jaime Pacheco-Orozco 213-744-7124
support: WIB Gregg Irish 213-744-7122
BCA John L. reamer, Jr. 213-847-2688
Personnel Maggie Whelan 213-473-3740
CRA Alexendra Paxton 213-977-1747
POLA Lisa Jordan 310-732-3514
LAWA Joyce sloss 310-646-6971
Mayor’s Office Larry Frank 213-922-9741
Teresa sanchez 213-978-0650
Council District Offices 8, 9, 10 and 15
Programs (Outcomes or Deliverables):
6.1 First source Hiring Ordinance
utilize the First source Hiring Ordinance, which covers Los Angeles City personal service
contracts to connect south Los Angeles residents to Los Angeles City contractor’s jobs.
Lead: CDD robert sainz 213-744-7396
support: BCA John L. reamer, Jr. 213-847-2688
6.1.1 Place 10 South LA residents via the First Source Hiring Ordinance (By December 2011,
Robert Sainz and John L. Reamer, Jr.)
6.2 First source Hiring Programs at Proprietaries
expand the recently developed First source Hiring efforts at LAWA and the Port, while
supporting First source Hiring efforts at all other proprietary departments, with a focus
on connecting south Los Angeles residents to Los Angeles contractor’s jobs.
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Lead: Mayor’s Office Teresa sanchez 213-978-0650
support: LAWA Joyce sloss 310-646-6971
POLA ralph Hicks 310-732-7730
6.2.1 Place 100 South Los Angeles residents into living wage jobs at the Airport . (By
December 2011, Joyce Sloss)
6.2.2 Design and begin implementation of the Port’s First Source Hiring Program . (By
December 2011, Lisa Jordan)
6.3 L.A. City Works
Continue to expand departmental hiring opportunities with a focus on south LA
residents, through entry-level vocational worker programs in all departments, including
all proprietaries.
Lead: Mayor’s Office Teresa sanchez 213-978-0650
6.3.1 Place 10 South LA residents in City of Los Angeles City Works Program, throughout the
City Departments and Proprietaries. (By December 2011, Teresa Sanchez)
6.4 Local Hire efforts in Construction
Continue to leverage Public Works, Community redevelopment Agency (CrA), Port,
Los Angeles World Airports, and Department of Water and Power local hire efforts in
construction in favor of south LA construction careers.
Lead: Mayor’s Office Teresa sanchez 213-978-0650
support: BCA John L. reamer 213-847-2688
LAWA Joyce sloss 310-646-6971
POLA ralph Hicks 310-732-7730
6.4.1 The BCA will partner with stakeholders to achieve a 30% local hire participation rate
on all projects covered by the DPW Project Labor Agreement (DPW-PLA) and Public Works
Stabilization Policy (Policy). The BCA will administer and enforce local hiring as outlined in
the DPW-PLA and Policy.
6.4.1.1 BCA will monitor, evaluate and assist contractors, Unions and Job Coordinators
in developing local hiring processes that will primarily utilize residents living in
Tier 1 zip codes areas and then Tier 2 zip code areas.
6.4.2 Secure 25% local hire rates on covered new construction projects in CRA. (By December
2010, Alex Paxton)
6.4.3 Secure 15% local hire rates on covered new construction projects in Port of LA.
(By December 2010, Lisa Jordan)
6.4.4 Secure 18% local hire rates on covered new construction projects in LAWA. (By
December 2011, Joyce Sloss)
1 LAWA to report placements
2 POLA to report placements
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6.5 Workforce Development sector Initiatives
support demand-driven workforce training programs that connect south LA residents
to living wage jobs with career paths, especially in health care, construction, utilities,
financial services, logistics, entertainment, and hospitality.
Lead: CDD Greg Burks 213-744-7132
support: Mayor’s Office Teresa sanchez 213-978-0650
6.5.1 Place 60 South LA residents in the Health Care Industry.
(By December 2011, Greg Burks)
6.5.2 Add 100 South LA residents to the Apprenticeship roles.
(By December 2011, Greg Burks)
6.5.3 Place 10 South LA residents in the DWP Climbing School based at the Maxine Waters
Skills Center. (By December 2011, Teresa Sanchez)
6.5.4 Place 10 South LA residents in the Financial Services industry.
(By December 2011, Greg Burks)
6.5.5 Place 40 South LA residents in the Logistics Sector. (By December 2011, Greg Burks)
6.5.6 Place 15 South LA residents in the Utilities Industry.
(By December 2011, Teresa Sanchez)
6.5.7 Place 40 South LA residents in the Hospitality Industry. (By December 2011, Greg Burks)
6.6 Building a regional Workforce system
Leverage the City’s Workforce Investment dollars and all city workforce strategies to
maximize access for south LA residents into Los Angeles unified school District (LAusD),
community college, and business and labor education and training programs.
Lead: CDD robert sainz 213-744-7396
6.6.1 Secure 200 training placements for South LA residents through partnerships with LAUSD
and Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) and others. (By December 2011, Robert
Sainz)
6.7 City of Los Angeles Workforce Development system (WDs)
support the Worksource and One source contractors in south LA as they provide
employment-related services connecting south LA residents to local and regional
businesses and other local and regional employers.
Lead: CDD Greg Burks 213-744-7132
support: Jaime Pacheco-Orozco 213-744-7124
6.7.1 Provide employment-related services to 6,000 individuals residing in South Los Angeles.
(By December 2011, Jaime Pacheco-Orozco)
6.7.2 Place 800 South LA residents into employment opportunities. (By December 2011, Jaime
Pacheco-Orozco)
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6.7.3 Provide workforce development business services to 100 small to moderate businesses
in South LA. (By December 2011, Greg Burks)
6.8 Port and Airport-related Jobs and Training Opportunities
Build a connection for south LA to jobs in goods movement and transportation and
training opportunities related to the Port and the Airport. The placements and training
goals for these efforts are counted above at 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5.
The placements and training goals for these efforts are counted above at 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5.
6.9 Connect Young People in south LA to Jobs
Continue to expand the range of summer job opportunities, after school training
programs, and high school academies, with a focus on south LA participation.
Lead: Mayor’s Office Larry Frank 213-922-9741
support: CDD robert sainz 213-744-7396
Lisa salazar 213-744-7191
Greg Burks 213-744-7132
6.9.1 Achieve 35% participation from South LA residents in the City’s Learn and Earn Program.
(By December 2011, Lisa Salazar)
6.9.2 Achieve 35% participation from South LA residents in the City’s Summer Youth
Employment Program. (By December 2011, Lisa Salazar)
6.9.3 Achieve 18% participation from South LA residents in the City’s Hire LA 18-24 Private
Placement Youth Jobs Program. (By December 2011, Greg Burks)
6.9.4 Achieve 20% participation from South LA residents in LAUSD’s Student Worker Summer
Program. (By December 2010, Robert Sainz)
6.9.5 Achieve 25% participation from South LA residents in LACCD’s California High School
Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Passage Program similar to Learn and Earn. (By December 2011, Lisa
Salazar)
Five-year plan 2012 targets for this Initiative:
6.1 First source Hiring Ordinance - 450 south LA hires. (By December 2012)
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
6.1.1 45/0 0/50 16/50 10 450New Hires
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6.2 First source Hiring Programs at Proprietaries - Pass a First source Hiring Program
at CrA.(By June 2009, Alexandra Paxton) 500 south LA hires. (By December 2012)
6.3 L.A. City Works - 350 south LA hires. (By December 2012)
6.4 Local Hire efforts in Construction - 1500 south LA Local Hires. (By December
2012) For the CrA the intent of this goal was to adopt the Construction Careers Policy,
which was successfully passed in late 2008 and is now implemented.
Port hires 31/0
DWP hires
CRA hires 500
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
Airport hires 817/50 645/100 803/100
AdoptProgram
AdoptProgram Implemented
AdoptProgram
AdoptProgram
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
6.3.1 28/30 0/30 8/30 10 350New Hires
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
6.4.1
6.4.2
6.4.3
6.4.4
6.4.5
BCA rates 24%/30%
23%/30%
22%/30%
30% 640
CRA rates 34%/25%
23%/25%
25%/25%
25% 869
9%/20%
16%/20%
15%/20%
15% 53POLA rates
LAWA rates 21%/20%
22%/20%
18%/20%
18% 108
DWP rates 20% 20% 0/20% 20%
SLA Local Hires 1,500
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6.5 Workforce Development sector Initiatives - 1,500 south LA hires.
(By December 2012)
6.6 Building a regional Workforce system - 1,000 LAusD and LACCD training placements. (By December 2012)
6.7 City of Los Angeles Workforce Development system (WDs) - 12,000 south LA placements. (By December 2012)
6.8 Port and Airport-related Jobs and Training Opportunities - the placements and training goals for these efforts are counted above at 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 and 6.5. (By December 2012)
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
6.5.4
6.5.5
6.5.6
6.5.7
Health Care Placements 60/60 28/60 8/60 60 88 88
Apprenticeship Placements 300/300 0/100 175/100 100 300 300
DWP Climbing School 0/10 10 0/10 10 0 0
Financial Services 26/10 25/10 19/10 10 26 26
Logistics 40/40 40 2/40 40 40 40
Utility Industry 15 15 2/15 15
Hospitality Industry 26/40 40 20/20 40
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
6.6.1 200 103/200 127/200 200 1,000Training Placements
Employment Opportunities Placements 800/800 800 633/800 8,000 12,000 12,000
Business Services 600/100 600/100 122/100 100 600 600
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
6.7.1
6.7.2
6.7.3
Employment Services 6,000/6,000
1,815/ 6,000
14,894/6,000 6,000 6,000 6,000
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6.9 Connect Young People in south LA to Jobs - 20,000 summer jobs for south LA youth, and additional after school and school-based training slots for south LA youth. (By December 2012)
6.9.7 Develop at least one high school academy in a South LA partnership high school.(By June
2011, Larry Frank) Project Completed
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
6.9.1
6.9.2
6.9.3
6.9.4
6.9.5
6.9.6
6.9.7
Learn and Earn Program 30%/35% 53%/35% 51%/35%
Develop High School Academy 1 1/1
SLA Youth Summer Jobs 20,000
Summer Youth Employment Program 38%/35% 42%/35% 39%/35%
Hire LA 18-24 Private Placement Youth Jobs Program 38%/25% 42%/25% 15%/25% LAUSD’s Student Worker Summer Program 0%/25% 25% NR/25% LACCD’s California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) Passage Program 25% 25% NR/25% Infrastructure academy, the DWP-initiated Utilities training 25% 25%/25% NR/25%
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Initiative Area 7 BusIness DeVeLOPMenT
Initiative Goal: The principal goal of business development in South LA is to build
relationships in the community and at large that improve the livability and quality of life
in the area through economic growth that creates high quality jobs, generates wealth and
investment, and helps to ensure the community’s long-term fiscal health.
Purpose: To improve the quality of life in South LA by creating economic, social, and
employment opportunities for individuals, families, and underserved neighborhoods. To
facilitate business development by identifying, retaining and attracting growing business
clusters and key national and international employers in growth sectors for targeted attraction
and retention efforts in South Los Angeles. To identify and target minority – owned
businesses in South Los Angeles already engaged or having the potential to be involved in
growth sectors. These targeted minority-owned businesses will be assessed on their need for
financial and technical assistance to be competitive in the mainstream of business activities.
Persons responsible:
Lead: CDD richard Benbow 213-744-7300
Joe rouzan 213-744-7188
Miguel Acuna 213-744-9334
support: CRA Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
Jennifer Barrera 213 977-1907
DWP Mudia Aimiuwu 323-290-2802
Mayor’s Office Christopher Pearson 213-978-0743
Council District Offices 8, 9, 10 and 15
Programs (Outcomes or Deliverables):
7.1 Facade Improvement Program
Lead: CRA Jennifer Barrera 213 977-1907
7.1.1 Vermont Commercial Façade Improvement Program: Complete 13 facades
7.1.1.1 Start Construction (By February 2011, Jennifer Barrera)
7.1.1.1 Complete Construction (By September 2011, Jennifer Barrera)
7.1.2 Crenshaw/Slauson Commercial Façade Improvement Program: Complete 10 façades
7.1.2.1 Start Construction (By December 2011, Carolyn Hull)
7.1.2.2 Complete Construction (By December 2011, Carolyn Hull)
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7.1.3 Florence Avenue Façade Improvement Program between Van Ness and Arlington:
7.1.3.1 Select contractor to begin Phase V of façade improvements (On HOLD )
7.1.4 Normandie Facade Improvement Program: Complete 5 facades
7.1.4.1 Start construction. (By February 2011, Jennifer Barrera)
7.1.4.2 Complete principal construction. (By September 2011, Jennifer Barrera)
7.2 state enterprise Zones
These economic incentive zones were created to improve the economic vitality of inner-
city communities, create jobs, and improve the lives of residents as well as provide
essential quality goods and services to underserved communities. The south Los Angeles
area is assigned a manager who is responsible to:
7.2.1 CDD Incentive Program Marketing
Make site visits, mass mailings, presentations and seminars, one-on-one meetings with
businesses to discuss CDD products and services in detail. (By December 2011, Joe Rouzan)
7.2.1.1 100 site cold call visits
7.2.1.2 550 mass mailings
7.2.1.3 11 seminars/workshops
7.2.1.4 55 other events - breakfast/lunch meetings, mixers, conferences,
community/chambers of commerce meetings, job fairs, business one-on-one
meetings, vendor fairs
7.2.1.5 240 responses to telephone calls
7.2.1.6 240 responses to e-mails.
7.2.2 Discount Rate Applications for Electrical service
Make 66 of the Department of Water and Power (DWP) discount rate applications available to
businesses, approves and submits them to DWP for approval. (By December 2011, Joe Rouzan)
7.2.3 Tax credits for hiring local, qualified employees.
Encourage 55 businesses to utilize the voucher process for qualified employees so the
business can get tax credits for hiring local, qualified employees. (By December 2011, Joe
Rouzan)
7.3 Los Angeles Business Assistance Program
CDD-managed program that provides Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds to south LA based agency to provide direct assistance to small business owners.
Assistance includes classroom training in business basics; technical assistance,
marketing, cash flow analysis, permitting, business plan development, inventory control
and e-commerce; and loan packaging/direct provision of micro-loans.
Provide Community Development Block Grant funds to South Los Angeles based agency to
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provide direct assistance to small business owners. Efforts will be made to identify and assist
minority owned businesses that have the potential to participate in the economic activity
within the growth sectors and to connect these community based small businesses with larger
opportunities to help these businesses to grow. Financial and technical assistance will be made
available through existing programs.
7.3.1 CDBG funding. Prepare and submit required application and supporting documentation
to ensure continued CDBG funding for the 37th Program Year Consolidated Plan allocation, and
for future years. (By October 2011, Miguel Acuna)
7.3.2 Extend South LA agency contract for next program year and for subsequent years. (By
April 2011, Miguel Acuna)
7.3.3 Business plans. Assist 66 entrepreneurs to complete a business plan. (By October 2011,
Miguel Acuna)
7.3.4 Assist 22 micro-enterprise owners complete coursework. (By October 2011, Miguel Acuna)
7.3.5 Create 11 new jobs. (By October 2011, Miguel Acuna)
Five-year plan 2012 targets for this Initiative:
7.1 Facade Improvement Program - Complete 45 Facades. (By 2012)
7.2 state enterprise Zones - Will continue past 2012.
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
7.1 0/0 0/0 0/15 5 15 45 Facades
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
7.2.1.1
7.2.1.2
7.2.1.3
7.2.1.4
7.2.1.5
7.2.1.6
7.2.2
7.2.3
Mailings
520/ 3300 550
Seminars 19/8 30/15 9/15 11 15 68
Events 86/75 103/75 42/75 55 75 375
Responses Calls 369/240 291/240 240/240 240 240 1,200
Responses E-mail 450/240 240/240 240/240 240 240 1,200
Discount Rate Applications 0/100 276/100 100/100 66 100 500
Tax Vouchers for Local Hires 0/100 276/100 5050 55 100 500
Cold Calls 175/200 46/200 82/200 100 200 1000
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7.3 LA Business Assistance Program (LABAP) - Goals: (By 2012)
Micro Business Training 45/70 82/70 16/70 22 200
New Jobs 21/31 38/31 11/31 11 40
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3
7.3.4
7.3.5
34th 35th 36th 37th
Business Plans Developed 15/50 58/50 23/50 66 150
Ensure CDBG Funding for Program Year Consolidation Plan allocation
Extend SLA Contract extend Contract
Extend Contract
Extend Contract
Extend Contract
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Initiative Area 8 IMPrOVe THe eDuCATIOnAL sYsTeM
Initiative Goal: The core goal of this initiative is to launch the Infrastructure Academy.
Purpose: To enroll, train, and place high school juniors and seniors in an ongoing, intensive,
career preparation program to prepare young people for careers in the green economy. We
will have enrolled more than 400 students (By December 31, 2010) This project had been
completed.
Persons responsible: Lead: Mayor’s Office David Libatique 213-978-0736support: Infrastructure Academy Marcus Castain 213-687-0781 DWP kathy Jones Irish 213-367-1026 Council District Offices 8, 9, 10 and 15
Programs (Outcomes or Deliverables):This project had been completed.
8.1 Improve the education system Infrastructure Academy Sites & Students. Launch
at least two additional Infrastructure Academy sites with at least 35 students per site. (By
February 2010)
8.2 Higher Education high school participants. Matriculate at least 85 high school students
into Higher Education programs. (By December 2010)
Five-year plan 2012 targets for this Initiative:
8.1 Improve the educational system Launch at least 17 Infrastructure Academy sites and enroll a total of 685 students into careers or onto college in a technical field. (By December 2012)
8.2 Matriculate 540 high school students into Higher Education programs. (By December 2012)
Completed in Year 3 - a total of nine on-campus sites allowing 445 students to participate in the program and the matriculation of 346 young people into higher education.
Higher Education high school participants 161/200 100/85 85/85 85 85 346/540
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
8.1
8.2
Infrastructure Academy Sites & Students2/2
160/2005/3
200/1052/2
85/1054
1405
1759/17
445/685
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Initiative Area 9 PLAnnInG TAsks WITHIn THe neW COMMunITY PLAn PrOGrAM
Initiative Goal: Update land use planning guidelines to accommodate density and upgraded
basic infrastructure to accommodate growth; and complete the community plan updates and
development around transit stations to maximize the potential of the locations and promote
walkability and a sense of neighborhood.
Persons responsible:
Lead: Planning Michael LoGrande
Faisal roble 213-978-1168
support: CRA Isabel rivero 213-977-1681
Carolyn Hull 323-290-2800
Michelle Banks-Ordone 213-368-0611
CDD ninoos Benjamin (213) 744-7392
LADOT Jay kim 213-972-8476
LAHD Yolanda Chavez 213-808-8405
DPW edmond Yew 213-977-7095
Mayor’s Office
Council District Offices 8, 9, 10 and 15
Programs (Outcomes or Deliverables):
9.1 update and revise Community Plans
These Plans will encourage balanced development; identify appropriate locations for new
development (housing and jobs generating uses); assess public infrastructure; service
and facility needs; minimize lengthy discretionary approvals and provide certainty and
predictability for all stake holders in the community, city departments and elected offices.
Lead: Planning Faisal roble 213-978-1168
support: CDD ninoos Benjamin 213-744-7392
9.1.1 Present completed plans for the three community Plan Areas: 1) West Adams Baldwin Hills-
Leimert, 2) South, 3) Southeast to City Planning Commission (CPC). (Faisal Roble, December 2010)
9.1.1.1 West Adams Baldwin Hills-Leimert Community Plan
9.1.1.1.1 Complete Ordinance maps with Zone Changes and Plan Amendments
GIS and mapping. (By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.1.1.1.2 Incorporate Urban Design Guidelines into the Community Plan Text.
(By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.1.1.1.3 Incorporate the Transportation Improvement Management Plan (TIMP)
into the Final EIR. (By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
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9.1.1.1.4 Hold public hearings on the Plan and the Final draft Environmental
Impact Report (EIR). (By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.1.1.1.5 Present a complete plan to CPC. (By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.1.1.1.6 Present a complete plan to Council. (By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.1.1.2 South and Southeast Community Plans
9.1.1.2.1 Complete all ordinance maps by GIS. (By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.1.1.2.2 Incorporate Urban Design Guidelines into the Community Plan Text.
(By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.1.1.2.3 Incorporate the Final Transportation Improvement Management Plan
into the EIR (TIMP). (By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.1.1.2.4 Hold public hearings on the plan and the Final Environmental Impact
Report (EIR).(By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.1.1.2.5 Present a complete plan to CPC. (By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.1.2 Incorporate recommendations for Community Design Overlay Districts (CDO), Specific
Plans (SP), Streetscape Plans, Historic Preservation Overlay Districts (HPOZ), Pedestrian
Overlay Districts (POD), as well as Transit Oriented Districts (TOD). (By December 2011, Faisal
Roble)
9.1.3 Encourage jobs creation by modifying light manufacturing zoning requirements adjacent
to residential areas and institute a polluting business tax. (By December 2011, Ninoos
Benjamin)
9.2 Transit Oriented Developments
evaluate the potential for development opportunities and adopt TOD plans for exposition
Line rail stops: 1) Crenshaw, 2) La Brea, 3) La Cienega 4) Western, 5) Vermont, 6) 23rd
street/Flower and 7) Jefferson/Flower.
Lead: Planning Faisal roble 213-978-1168
support: CDD ninoos Benjamin 213-744-7392
CRA Michelle Banks-Ordone 213-368-0611
9.2.1 Adopt a TOD plan, design and development guidelines for La Cienega and Jefferson into
the Community Plans. (By December 2011, Faisal Roble)
9.2.3 Integrate the completed and finalized market study and recommendations for land use
and infrastructure improvements into the Southeast and South LA community plans for the
identified TODs (By June 2011, Faisal Roble):
9.2.3.1 Western and Vermont
9.2.3.2 Flower/23rd
9.2.3.3 Jefferson stations
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9.2.4 Complete construction drawings of public improvements and infrastructure
improvements for Crenshaw/Exposition in the West Adams Baldwin Hills-Leimert Community
Plan. (By April 2011, Michelle Banks-Ordone)
9.2.5 Adopt plans, market studies, design and development guidelines for Western, Vermont,
and Flower/23rd Street and Jefferson. (By July 2011, Faisal Roble)
Five-year plan 2012 targets for this Initiative:
9.1 update and revise community plans:
9.1.2 New Southeast Community Plan adopted. (By 2012)
Completed in Year 1: The market study for La Cienega and Jefferson.
9.2 Transit Oriented Developments
To be completed in conjunction with adoption of new community plans.
COMPLeTeD In Year 2: the evaluation of development opportunities at Expo Line stops. West
Adams, Baldwin Hills-Leimert
9.2.2 Evaluate the potential for development opportunities and adopt TOD plans for Exposition
Line rail stops: 1) Crenshaw, 2) La Brea, 3) La Cienega 4) Western, 5) Vermont, 6) 23rd Street/
Flower and 7) Jefferson/Flower.
On Hold due to funding constraints these activities are not part of the work plan.
COMPLeTeD in Year 3: Secure additional funding to design recommended public
improvements at La Brea and Crenshaw TOD.
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
6 6 TOD Plans
0/1 0/2 3 3 Community Plans
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Initiative Area 10 PuBLIC InFOrMATIOn
Initiative Goal: In conjunction with the communications provided by the Council and
Mayor’s Offices, the Department of Public Works will communicate the achievements and
accomplishments of the South LA Initiative to convey the messages that: (1) the City is
working to improve the quality of life in South Los Angeles; and (2) the City works in
partnership with the community.
Purpose: To inform, educate, partner and involve the South Los Angeles residents in accessing
City services to improve their quality of life.
Person(s) responsible:
Lead: PAO Cora Jackson-Fossett 213-978-0333
support: Council Offices, CRA, LAHD, DWP, Mayor WIB
Programs (Outcomes or Deliverables):
All program and project outcomes or deliverables will be delivered by December 31, 2011.
Based on the Year One experience some levels of service have been revised to meet actual
need.
10.1 General strategies
A general approach will be undertaken to publicize and celebrate achievements and
accomplishments utilizing news releases, newsletter articles, interviews, speaker
presentations, brochures, and other communication avenues.
10.1.1 Work with local editors to place two articles in community newsletters.
10.1.2 Meet twice with African American City Leaders Speakers’ Bureau and Community Coalition
staff to communicate benefits of City services and programs to stakeholders.
10.1.3 Issue two news releases to mark project milestones.
10.2 Housing strategies
Targeted outreach to communicate quality housing is a top priority for City leadership.
City will work in partnership with the community to improve housing needs. Outreach
team will issue monthly updates to local media regarding the completion of affordable
housing units and promote City programs and services targeted for residents through
speaker’s bureau.
10.2.1 Partner with a renter’s association, realty firm, or local bank to deliver two
presentations about home ownership to targeted audiences.
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10.2.2 Place two articles in community papers and housing-related publications to publicize
City services among homeowners and renters.
10.3 retail strategies
Targeted outreach to communicate that City management supports local commerce, and
encourages citizens to shop where they live and work. Outreach staff will prepare and
distribute news releases to announce status of retail development projects.
10.3.1 Coordinate two special events hosted by the City to increase awareness of South Los
Angeles area retailers.
10.4 Quality of Life strategies
Targeted outreach will communicate the City’s commitment to the demand for services
in south Los Angeles. Outreach will include monthly news releases to promote various
accomplishments associated with the south Los Angeles Initiative.
10.4.1 Publicize City services such as graffiti removal and bulky item pick-up through six
bi-monthly news releases.
10.4.2 Partner with the Office of Community Beautification and Council Offices to conduct
four quarterly neighborhood clean-ups.
10.4.3 Produce three fact sheets on community/City improvements in English and Spanish.
10.5 Job Development strategies
Outreach team will promote available job and career development opportunities in south
Los Angeles. Quarterly news releases, bulletins, and drop-in newsletter articles.
10.5.1 Publicize job or career opportunities three times in the City of Los Angeles for South
Los Angeles residents.
10.5.2 Collaborate with local media by writing two articles that highlight job opportunities in
South Los Angeles.
10.6 Program Measurements
The PAO will measure its level of outreach activity to business groups, community
groups, and private organizations throughout the City of Los Angeles. These outreach
methods and goals are defined below.
10.6.1 Four speaking engagements.
10.6.2 Five presentations.
10.6.3 One retail partnerships attained.
10.6.4 1,000 people reached.
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Five-year plan 2012 targets for this Initiative:
All goals listed below will be completed by December 2012.
10.1 General strategies
10.1.1 Work with local editors to place sixteen articles in community newsletters.
Completed In Year 3: our Weekly Newspaper featured a bi-monthly guest column authored by
Commissioner Valerie Shaw highlighting programs and services within the Department of
Public Works. In addition the Public Affairs Office has developed a bi-monthly newsletter
titled “City Works South LA” covering issues and topics in the South LA community. Four
articles for 2010.
10.1.2 Meet twelve times with African American City Leaders Speakers’ Bureau/Community
Coalition staff to communicate benefits of City services and programs to stakeholders.
Completed In Year 3: City representatives have met four times with various neighborhood
associations and community groups to discuss services and programs including the West Adams
Neighborhood Council, Central Avenue CAC, and Park Mesa Heights Neighborhood Council.
10.1.3 Issue eleven news releases to mark project milestones.
Completed In Year 3: the Public Affairs Office regularly issues news releases detailing the
functions of the Department of Public Works’ bureaus of Sanitation, Engineering, Contract
Administration, Street Services and Street Lighting. More than 25 such releases have been
issued during 2010. In addition, Public Works services are communicated utilizing
partnerships with Neighborhood Councils, Council Office electronic newsletters, local bloggers
and various social media.
10.2 Housing strategies
10.2.1 Partner with a minimum of five renter’s associations, realty firms or local banks to
deliver presentations about home ownership to targeted audiences.
Completed In Year 3: a presentation given to the Consolidated Realty Board and the Baldwin
Hills Renters Association. Topics focus on education and preparation for residents to purchase
homes amidst this tumultuous housing market.
10.2.2 Place eight articles total in community papers and housing-related publications to
publicize City services among homeowners and renters.
Articles in News Publications 4/5 5/5 4/2 2 2 13/16
Speakers’ Bureau presentations 5/5 6/5 4/2 2 2 15/12
Issue news releases to mark project milestones 0/4 3/3 25/2 2 2 28/11
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Completed In Year 3: the Public Affairs Office issued two news releases covering Department
of Housing programs including the “Senior Handy Man” program and “Affordable Housing
Opportunities.” Current focus is the Department of Housing’s “First-time Home Buyer” program
which has undergone significant changes in recent years. The Public Affairs Office will help to
communicate new criteria for this program.
10.3 retail strategies
10.3.1 Partner with area vendors or business owners to produce five events that increase
patronage in South Los Angeles.
Completed In Year 3: City partnered with Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza to host retail-related
events and have attended two “Summer Concert Series” events to distribute DPW fact sheets.
Currently working with Plaza representatives to host a 2010 holiday event to highlight local
retail vendors.
10.4 Quality of Life strategies
10.4.1 Publicize City services such as graffiti removal and bulky item pick-up through 30
bi-monthly news releases.
Completed In Year 3: The Public Affairs Office published news releases monthly outlining
services such as graffiti removal, bulky-item collection, recycling, Green Street Los Angeles
projects, pot hole repair initiatives, Street Lighting LED initiatives and others to the South LA
constituency.
10.4.2 Partner with the Office of Community Beautification and Council Offices to conduct 20
neighborhood clean-ups.
Completed In Year 3: the Office of Community Beautification sponsored over 35 clean-ups in
South Los Angeles in 2010 representing council districts Eight, Nine, Ten and Fifteen.
Presentations about home ownership 0/4 2/2 2/2 2 1 5
Articles on City services 0/2 2/2 2/2 2 1 4/8
Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
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Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
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Conduct neighborhood clean-ups 3/4 4/4 35/4 4 3 42/20
Fact sheets on community/City improvements 1/4 4/4 4/3 3 4 9/12
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4/6 6/6 6/6 6 6 16/30Bi-monthly news releases
Publicize job or career opportunities 1/2 2/2 1/2 3 2 4/9
2/2 2/2 1/2 2 1 5/8
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10.5.2 Write articles that highlightjob opportunities
10.4.3 Produce 12 fact sheets on community/City improvements in English and Spanish.
Completed In Year 3: Fact sheets were distributed at various community events.
10.5 Job Development strategies
10.5.1 Publicize nine job or career opportunities in the City of Los Angeles for South Los
Angeles residents.
Completed In Year 3: the Public Affairs Office publicized job opportunities available with
the Department of Water and Power and the Department of Housing utilizing the CD 8
E-newsletter that reaches approximately 12, 000.
10.5.2 Collaborate with local media by writing eight articles that highlight job opportunities
in South Los Angeles.
Completed In Year 3: the Public Affairs Office published in local newspapers career
opportunities for South LA residents detailing the Department of Water and Power’s Utility
Worker exam and qualifying criteria for consideration.
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10.6 Program Measurements
10.6.1 20 speaking engagements
Completed In Year 3: City representatives met five times with community groups for
speaking engagements with local Neighborhood Councils, Community Advisory Committee,
Neighborhood Watch groups, church organizations and schools.
10.6.2 25 presentations
Completed In Year 3: City representatives met six times with community groups to provide
an overview on City services and how to navigate the service request system utilizing 3-1-1 and
the Department of Public Works’ Public Affairs Office.
10.6.3 Four retail partnerships attained
Completed In Year 3: Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza is current retail partner. Plaza
representatives work closely with SLA staff to publicize City activities.
10.6.4 5,000 people reached
Completed In Year 3: over 1,000 people reached.
Speaking engagements 4/4 4/4 5/4 4 4 20
Presentations 6/5 5/5 6/5 5 5 25
Retail partnerships 2/2 1/1 1/1 1 0 4
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Year 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
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Yearly scheduleTo ensure that our five-year vision is realized, we need to continually review and assess our
plan on a yearly cycle (planning cycle). Throughout the year, each goal is monitored and
progress is assessed (execution and review cycle). The following shows the Strategic Planning
and Execution Cycle yearly schedule.
strategic Planning Cycleseptember 2009
Departmental leads gather and revise implementation plans associated with Year 4 of the plan
(2011). A reality check is done with the stakeholder group.
October 2010
Implementation plans are drafted, reviewed by GMs and finalized.
november 2010
The Strategic Plan is compiled and finalized.
December 2010
Year Four of the 2008-2012 Strategic Plan is issued to all with a letter from the Mayor and
four Councilmembers.
strategic execution and review CycleStrategic execution involves implementing strategies set forth in the Strategic Plan,
monitoring progress towards their achievement, and adjusting as necessary. To ensure that
our five-year vision is realized, we are committed to follow through on every deliverable listed
within each initiative with the use of Balanced Score Boards (BSB). The Strategic Planning
Oversight Coordinator (SPOC) monitors progress status and communicates this information.
In addition, the General Managers meet the staff from the Mayor, four Councilmembers, and
the Steering Committee on a quarterly basis to assess progress. We anticipate following this
timeline in the review of our strategic goals.
April 2011
First assessment of the 2010 strategic Plan
Lead Department Heads will personally report progress on initiatives for which he or she is
responsible and accountable for delivery. SPOC distributes a summarized progress report.
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July 2011
second assessment of the 2011 strategic Plan
Lead Department Heads will personally report progress on initiatives for which he or she is
responsible and accountable. SPOC distributes a summarized progress report.
October 2011
Third assessment of the 2011 strategic Plan
Lead Department Heads will personally report progress on initiatives for which he or she is
responsible and accountable. SPOC distributes a summarized progress report.
January 2012
Fourth assessment of the 2011 strategic Plan
Lead Department Heads will personally report progress on initiatives for which he or she is
responsible and accountable for delivery. SPOC distributes a summarized progress report.
By December 2011
SPOC delivers the Year Four “Year at a Glance” document.
Performance reviewsThe progress of the South Los Angeles Initiatives will be established through regular
performance reviews. These reviews are designed to promote effective communication and
alignment on progress, successful troubleshooting and resolution of issues, and reinforcement
of individual performance goals at all levels.
Additionally, the General Managers of the City departments or entities with significant
responsibilities under this effort will prepare a monthly dashboard report with the current
performance versus plan’s target performance. These reports will be forwarded to the SLA
Advocate and SLA Steering Committee for the purpose of discussion and when applicable,
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PurposeTo ensure that execution of the Strategic Plan proceeds according to schedule. In addition,
assure that activities (Goal Implementation Plan deliverables) translate into favorable outcomes
required to accomplish all of the goals identified in the South Los Angeles Strategic Plan.
ProcedureGoal Owner will prepare monthly updates (Balanced Score Board) with the assistance of
support divisions that are posted on a common location for access by the Strategic Plan
Oversight Coordinator (SPOC) according to the Balanced Score Board (BSB) calendar.
The SPOC will review for completeness and approve updates for posting to the common
location for Management and Executive review according to the BSB calendar. These monthly
progress updates will be evaluated against the Goal Implementation Plans for progress by
Executive and Management in accordance with the BSB calendar.
The SPOC prepares quarterly reports which are compiled from the monthly updates and the
quarterly meetings, and are due according to the BSB calendar. Quarterly reports are reviewed
by Executive and Management to ensure that all Goals are progressing, and to identify and
communicate program course corrections as necessary.
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responsibilities
suPPOrT DePArTMenTs (Goal Partners) – Have responsibilities to complete
activities required to meet scheduled Goal Implementation Plan deliverables.
LeAD DePArTMenT (Goal Owner) – Has responsibility: 1) to ensure that the project
is progressing in a cost effective and timely manner; 2) to communicate project requirements
to support Departments, managers and consultants; 3) to review and verify activities and
Goal Implementation Plan deliverables for all work required and completed for each Goal; 4)
to ensure deliverable is of benefit to the City; 5) to verify that Support Departments complete
their Goal Implementation Plan deliverables according to the agreed-upon timeline, 6) to
compile status reports, 7) to oversee their portion of the monthly and quarterly reports in
a timely fashion; 8) to see that the deliverables adhere to the scope of work and then close
out the account subsequent to completion of the deliverable; and 9) to provide briefings at
Quarterly Assessment Meetings.
sTrATeGIC PLAn OVersIGHT COOrDInATOr (sPOC) – Has responsibility: 1)
to monitor that all processes and activities are conducted to meet the requirements of the
Strategic Plan Program Assessment Procedures; 2) to ensure that assessments are completed
in a diligent and timely manner; 3) to oversee activities related to Monthly and Quarterly
Progress Reports and to communicate requirements and findings to all participants; 4) to
conduct summary presentation of BSB at Quarterly Assessment meetings; and 5) to prepare
Quarterly Summary of Strategic Plan Goals status for the Executives.
eXeCuTIVe – Has responsibility to review Strategic Plan Program updates, identify
underperformers, initiate program course corrections, communicate with all participants, and
review monthly and quarterly reports.
Every Department assigned to a Goal Implementation Plan deliverable is required to provide an
update on that activity no later then due dates specified in the BSB Calendar.
This information will include: COMMENT (project activity, tasks completed or in progress, no
activity this month), TARGET DATE (projected target date of task completion) and PERCENT
COMPLETION (must match comment).
A narrative to confirm progress and the Goal Implementation Plan deliverable status will be
transmitted to the Goal Owner.
A) staff
• Collect data on activities.
• Prepare Goal Implementation Plan Deliverable status updates.
• Forward and review with Goal Owners for accuracy.
B) support Department (Goal Partners)
• Review Goal Implementation Plan Deliverable status report for accuracy and completeness.
• Email Goal Implementation Plan Deliverable status report to Goal Owner.
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step1 Goal Implementation Plan Deliverable status
Incomplete Report Criteria
These criteria are examples of common types of errors and omissions.
This is not a complete listing of the criteria that may be utilized.
1. Incorrect Dates.
2. Documentation is missing.
3. Quantity or Quality of work is questionable.
4. Work is outside Scope or Goal Owner direction.
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The Goal Owner will collate all Goal Implementation Plan Deliverable activities and prepare the
Balanced Scoreboard (BSB) Monthly Progress Updates to measure progress on their Goal no
later then due dates specified in the BSB Calendar.
This information will include: activity, tasks completed or in progress, target date of
deliverable completion, projected date of deliverable completion, and percent completed.
A narrative will confirm progress and the Goal Implementation Plan Deliverable status will be
entered into the BSB that is stored in a shared drive for access by the Strategic Plan Oversight
Coordinator (SPOC).
A) Goal Owners
n Collate and review Goal Implementation Plan Deliverable updates as soon as possible, but no
later than due dates specified in the BSB Calendar.
n Determine:
• All documentation is complete and accurate.
• The work period is within the performance period of the Goal Implementation Plan.
• Metrics have been developed and tracked.
• A common vocabulary has been established and implemented.
• Any potential cost prohibitions or issues have been identified.
n Evaluate progress.
n Post on shared drive.
* note: Close Balanced Score Board worksheet immediately following your update so that
others can access and update this file.
step2 Balanced scoreboard — Monthly Progress updates
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You can’t improve what you can’t measure.
Metrics must be developed based on the priorities of the Strategic Plan.
Processes are then designed to collect information relevant to these metrics.
Decision makers examine the outcomes of various measured processes and
strategies and track the results to guide the City and provide feedback.
The value of metrics is in their ability to provide a factual basis for defining:
• Strategic feedback to indicate the present status of the organization
from many perspectives for decision makers;
• Diagnostic feedback into various processes to guide improvements on
a continuous basis;
• Trends in performance over time as the metrics are tracked; and
• Feedback around the measurement methods themselves, and which
metrics should be tracked.
The goal of making measurements is to permit managers to see their
organization more clearly — from many perspectives — and hence to make
wiser long-term decisions.
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The Strategic Plan Oversight Coordinator will review for completeness all BSB Monthly Progress
updates for a Monthly review by Executive.
A) Goal Owners
n Submit updates on time.
n Provide comments for all deliverables.
n Respond to SPOC for request for additional information.
B) strategic Plan Oversight Coordinator
n Report Information
• Ensure that each Goal Owner has submitted and approved the updates.
• Review updates for completeness and accuracy.
• Request additional or clarifying information from Goal Owners when appropriate.
• After the SPOC reviews the BSB, it is submitted to Executive for review.
The SPOC will post the updates on the intranet.
A) sPOC
n Post Report
• Review report for completeness and accuracy.
• Post on the common location as Final monthly.
• Notify Executive that the review is complete and inquire if corrections are required.
• Notify participants that the monthly progress updates are posted.
B) Goal Owners
n Review report to determine if any errors and/or discrepancies have been addressed.
n Communicate with SPOC as necessary.
step3 review Progress against Goals
step4 Post report
Executive will review the report and meet with Strategic Plan participants on each goal as
appropriate.
A) executive
n BSB Review and GIP Action
• Identify underperformers.
• Identify course corrections.
• Communicate with owners and SPOC.
B) sPOC
n BSB Review
• Document corrections and direct as necessary.
• Communicate with Goal Owners to implement and document corrections.
C) Goal Owners
n BSB Review and GIP Action
• Initiate changes to address performance as necessary.
• Initiate changes to address course corrections.
• Make corrections as required.
• Communicate with SPOC as necessary.
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Conduct a presentation to the Executive on progress towards goals.
A) executive
n BSB Review and GIP Action
• Identify Course corrections.
• Identify underperformers.
• Communicate with owners and SPOC.
n Executive Presentation
• Review quarterly progress towards Goals
B) sPOC
n BSB Review
• Document corrections and direct as necessary.
• Communicate with Goal Owners to implement and document corrections.
C) Goal Owners
n BSB Review and GIP Action
• Initiate changes to address performance.
• Initiate changes to address course corrections.
• Communicate with SPOC as necessary.
• Make corrections as required.
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res
IA 1
- A
UGM
ENT
THE
HOUS
ING
STOC
K
Lead
Dep.
1st Q
uart
er
2/08
1/08
Goal
1 -
Incr
ease
the
supp
ly o
f hou
sing
in S
outh
Los
Ang
eles
. Thi
s ho
usin
gsu
pply
will
be
com
pris
ed o
f an
appr
opria
te m
ix o
f ren
tal a
nd h
ome-
ownn
ersh
ip o
ppor
tuni
ties.
1.1
Hom
e Ow
ners
hip
Prog
ram
- F
orw
ard
Com
mitm
ent P
rogr
am
1.2
Hom
eow
ners
hip
- CR
A’s
Deve
lopi
ngSi
tes
for H
ousi
ng P
rogr
am
1.3
Affo
rdab
le H
ousi
ng-
Hand
ywor
ker/
Hom
e Se
cure
Pro
gram
1.4
Affo
rdab
le H
ousi
ngTr
ust F
und
Prog
ram
1.5
Affo
rdab
le H
ousi
ng B
ond
Prog
ram
1.1.
1 Pr
ovid
e lo
ans
to a
ssis
t 15
mod
erat
e-in
com
e ho
meb
uyer
s to
pur
chas
e ne
who
mes
at t
he S
anta
Ana
Pin
es re
side
ntia
lde
velo
pmen
t in
Sout
h Lo
s An
gele
s
LAHD
X
X
XX X X
LAHD
LAHD
Geor
geGu
llin
CRA
CRA
Caro
lyn
Hull
CRA
Jina
Yoo
n
CRA
Mic
helle
Bank
s-Or
done
LAHD
Augu
stin
eTh
omps
on
LAHD
Tim
Elli
ot
LAHD
LAHD
Hous
ing
CRA
1.2.
1 Th
e Ag
ency
pla
ns to
issu
e an
RFP
for t
he M
anch
este
r Ave
nue
Corr
idor
, whi
chw
ill in
clud
e th
e M
anch
este
r Lib
rary
Site
.Th
e Ag
ency
has
iden
tifie
d ta
rget
oppo
rtuni
ty s
ites
alon
g th
e Co
rrid
or a
nd is
curr
ently
wor
king
with
a c
onsu
ltant
tode
velo
p a
com
preh
ensi
ve fe
asib
ility
and
mar
ket a
naly
sis
for t
he s
ubje
ct a
rea.
1.2.
2 W
est A
ngel
es E
stat
es(9
4th/
Broa
dway
) New
con
stru
ctio
n of
50
mar
ket-
rate
, sin
gle-
fam
ily, d
etac
hed
tow
nhom
es.
1.2.
3 Co
nstru
ctio
n of
Ada
ms
Mon
tcla
irpr
ojec
t con
sist
ing
of tw
o bu
ildin
gs is
to
beg
in.
1.3.
1 Pr
ovid
e Gr
ants
for m
inor
hom
ere
pairs
to a
ssis
t 350
low
-inco
me
seni
oran
d di
sabl
ed re
side
nts
of S
outh
Los
Ange
les
in 2
008.
1.4.
1 Pr
ovid
e fin
anci
al a
ssis
tanc
e to
leve
rage
tax-
cred
it an
d ot
her s
ourc
es o
ffin
anci
ng to
dev
elop
250
affo
rdab
le re
ntal
hous
ing
units
in S
outh
Los
Ang
eles
in 2
008
3/08
4/08
5/08
6/08
7/08
8/08
9/08
10/0
811
/08
12/0
8
12/3
1/20
08
12/3
1/20
08
2/29
/200
8
8/30
/200
8
12/3
1/20
08
12/3
1/20
0812
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2008
12/3
1/20
08
12/3
1/20
08
12/3
1/20
08
Miss
ing
Targ
et =
Sta
tus
Red
On Ta
rget
= S
tatu
s Gr
een
Bord
erlin
e =
Stat
us Ye
llow
15 L
oans
1/14
/200
8
1/23
/200
8
1/9/
2008
1/23
/200
8
1/23
/200
8
1/23
/200
8
1/23
/200
8
1/23
/200
8Fi
nanc
ial A
ssist
ance
for 2
50 R
enta
l Uni
ts
1/9/
2008
RFP
Sele
cted
Acqu
isitio
n Te
rms
Fina
lized
, DDA
Amen
ded
and
Cons
truct
ion
Bega
n
Loan
Agr
eem
ent
Exec
uted
and
Ow
ner
Parti
cipat
ion A
gree
men
tPr
esen
ted
350
Gran
ts
Ahea
d =
Stat
us B
lue
GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN GREEN
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
11/3
0/20
08
2/29
/200
8
2nd
Quar
ter
3rd
Quar
ter
4th
Quar
ter
Targ
etDa
tePr
ojec
ted
Date
% C
ompl
etio
nCo
lor
GPA
Grad
eYe
ar 1
Mea
sure
Date
of L
ast
Upda
teCo
mm
ents
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